Microarray scanners

Cutting-edge Illumina array scanners deliver rapid, sensitive, and accurate imaging of microarrays for exeptional genetic analysis results

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Explore Illumina array scanners

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Excellent

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Great

N/A - Does not apply


Key applications and methods^a	iScan System	NextSeq 550 System^b
Genotyping arrays	pumpkin3bullets Icon not available	N/A
Methylation array analysis	pumpkin3bullets Icon not available	pumpkin2bullets Icon not available
Cytogenetics	pumpkin3bullets Icon not available	pumpkin3bullets Icon not available
Exome sequencing	N/A	pumpkin3bullets Icon not available
Targeted gene sequencing (ie, amplicon-based gene panels)	N/A	pumpkin3bullets Icon not available
Gene expression profiling with mRNA-Seq	N/A	pumpkin3bullets Icon not available
miRNA and small RNA analysis	N/A	pumpkin2bullets Icon not available
DNA-protein interaction analysis	N/A	pumpkin2bullets Icon not available
Methylation sequencing	N/A	pumpkin2bullets Icon not available
Metagenomics	N/A	pumpkin2bullets Icon not available

Additional details
Instrument type	Microarray scanner	Microarray scanner and sequencing system
Description	High-precision, high-throughput array scanning for our expansive portfolio of genetic analysis assays	Flexible next-generation sequencing (NGS) and cytogenetic microarray scanning all on one instrument
Array scan time	0.3–26 min per sample	3.3–5 min per sample
Compatible products	iScan System products	NextSeq 550 System products
Automation capability	Automatable with liquid-handling robots and array loaders	N/A
	Explore iScan System Order	Explore NextSeq 550 System Order

a. The following application key is used to rate how well the microarray system performs each application or method: Excellent (3 dots), Great (2 dots), Does not apply (N/A).

b. The NextSeq 550Dx Instrument is not validated for microarray scanning; it is only validated for sequencing.

Benefits of Illumina microarray scanners

Powered by bead-based BeadArray technology, Illumina DNA microarray scanners can scan thousands of array samples per day and have been adopted by leading research centers and featured in countless publications. They support our expansive portfolio of genetic analysis assays, from high-throughput genotyping to DNA methylation analysis. We offer a broad range of microarray options based on SNP complexity and sample throughput.

Scan the complete Infinium array product family, getting data you can trust with the flexibility to adjust to your throughput needs.

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How to choose a microarray scanner

Find the right microarray scanner for your lab by considering these important factors.

Resolution

Low- to submicron-pixel resolution provides accurate detection of low-abundance genes and copy number variation.

Sensitivity

High-performance lasers, optics, and sensing system provide high sensitivity for the detection of genes with low relative copy numbers.

Dynamic range

A wide dynamic range enables the detection of significantly more genes above background levels.

Walkaway array loading and scanning

Maximize throughput to thousands of samples per day. The AutoLoader 2.x provides continuous, unattended operation and the ability to load one or two iScan Systems at a time.

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