The PANAMAX ™ 48 provides automated nucleic acid purification for a variety of clinical sample types. The PANAMAX ™ 48 is designed for professional use only. The purification methods use sample lysis and paramagnetic particle binding as the main separation principle. Up to 48 samples can be prepared in a single run.

The automated steps performed by the PANAMAX ™ 48 include: – Lysis of the sample in the presence of a specially formulated lysis buffer – Binding of nucleic acids to magnetic particles – Washing of bound target molecules away from other cellular components – Elution of the product.