Singapore, Aug 24, 2010: US-based biosupplier company Applied Biosystems, a part of Life Technologies, has announced the launch of 3500 Dx Series Genetic Analyzers in Asia. The product is said to be the first CE IVD-marked capillary electrophoresis system for nucleic acid analysis. It is now available for sale in Australia, India, New Zealand, Singapore,and Taiwan.

The 3500 Dx Series Genetic Analyzers are intended for use in the analysis of human DNA or RNA for the detection of genetic changes that may lead to disease presence or susceptibility. The 3500 Series is said to enable researchers to run up to 1,100 sequencing or 1,200 genotyping samples per day. It features a novel consumables design that incorporates the ability to track key information with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, new optical and thermal sub-systems, and redesigned data collection and analysis software, creating a more cost-effective method for high-quality data analysis.

"We are very excited to see the 3500 Dx Genetic Analyzer be accepted and approved for sale across the Asia Pacific Region," said Mr Mark Smedley, head of the Asia Pacific region for Life Technologies. "LifeTechnologies is proud to be working with these nations, providing them with enabling genetic sequencing systems and is committed to advancing human health and combating critical human diseases like cancer."