Surge Scientific · Model MultiEX 016 · 16-Throughput Nucleic Acid Extractor
Nucleic Acid Extractor
16-Throughput · Battery-Operable · Field-Deployable
1–16 Samples / Run · 50–1000 µL · 37–125°C Heating · 98% Bead Recovery · CV <3% · 7-inch Touchscreen · UV Disinfection · 9 kg
The MultiEX 016 is the compact, portable, battery-capable entry into the MultiEX automated nucleic acid extraction series. 16 samples per run, 20–40 minute extraction time, 98% magnetic-bead recovery rate, and inter-well purification CV under 3% — research-grade results in a 9 kg footprint that fits on any lab bench. 24V battery operable means it works in field locations, mobile clinics, and on-site testing — anywhere a column-based protocol simply can't go.
Why Magnetic-Bead Automation Replaces Spin Columns
For decades, nucleic acid purification meant silica spin columns and centrifuges — pipette, centrifuge, transfer, repeat. It works, but it's slow, manual, and expensive in tech-time per sample. Worse, every transfer step is a chance for contamination, sample loss, or operator error. For a lab processing more than a few samples a day, the column workflow is the bottleneck.
Magnetic-bead extraction flipped the model. Magnetic beads coated with silica or specific affinity ligands bind nucleic acids in solution. A magnet pulls the beads (with bound nucleic acid) to the side of the well; the rest of the sample is washed away. Elution releases the purified nucleic acid in a small volume. No centrifuges. No transfer steps. No spin columns. Done in parallel, fully automated, with recovery rates of 95%+ and inter-well CVs typically below 3% — directly comparable to gold-standard column purification, but at a fraction of the hands-on time.
The MultiEX series automates the entire process: load the prepped 96-well plate, set the protocol on the touchscreen, walk away. The machine handles bead capture, washes, elution, and final dispense into a fresh plate ready for downstream analysis (PCR, qPCR, NGS, sequencing). UV disinfection between runs eliminates cross-contamination. Multi-temperature heating modules handle lysis and elution at the precise temperatures that maximize yield without nucleic acid degradation.
16 Samples · 20–40 min
Process 1–16 samples per run from 50 to 1000 μL. Total run time 20–40 minutes depending on reagent kit — purified DNA/RNA in a fresh plate, ready for PCR/qPCR/NGS.
98% Recovery · CV <3%
98% magnetic-bead recovery rate with inter-well CV below 3%. Performance directly comparable to gold-standard column purification — without the centrifuge time or operator variability.
Battery-Operable · Portable
24V external battery operation (5A) with included AC adapter (100–240V). At 9 kg and 210×250×315 mm, the MultiEX 016 carries to mobile clinics, field sites, and on-site testing without losing lab-grade performance.
7-inch Touchscreen + UV
7-inch color touchscreen with create/edit/delete protocols and 500+ stored programs. UV disinfection eliminates cross-contamination between runs. 8 adjustable mixing intensities for any sample type.
"16 samples. 30 minutes. Battery-operable. Lab-grade extraction wherever the samples are — not just where the bench is." — For mobile diagnostics, field labs, and clinics where bringing samples back to a fixed lab isn't an option, the MultiEX 016 brings the lab to the sample.
Key Features
- Magnetic bead-based separation technology
- 1–16 samples per run
- 50–1000 μL processing volume
- 1× 96-deep well plate (conical/round bottom)
- 20–40 min run time (kit dependent)
- Heating range 37°C to 125°C
- Temperature accuracy 1.5°C
- 98% magnetic bead recovery rate
- Inter-well CV < 3%
- 8 adjustable mixing intensity levels
- Open-system reagent compatibility
- Compatible with all magnetic-bead kits
- Create, edit, delete protocol options
- 500+ stored programs
- 7-inch color touchscreen
- Built-in UV sterilization
- LED chamber lighting
- 2× USB extension ports
- 24V DC power supply
- 100–240V AC adapter included
- 24V 5A battery operable
- Field-deployable design
- Compact 210 × 250 × 315 mm footprint
- Lightweight 9 kg
- Noise level <55 dB
- 2-year all-inclusive warranty
Ideal Applications
Clinical & Diagnostic Labs
Routine DNA/RNA extraction from blood, plasma, serum, viral samples, and clinical swabs — 16-sample batches fit standard diagnostic workflow without overcommitting bench space.
Field & Mobile Testing
Mobile clinics, outbreak response, environmental sampling, agricultural diagnostics — battery operation enables lab-grade extraction at the sample site, not just back at the lab.
Research & Teaching Labs
Research labs running mid-throughput extraction across blood, tissue, plant, animal, fungal, bacterial, cultured cell, swab, fecal, and blood card samples — one platform, every sample type.
What's in the Box
The MultiEX 016 ships ready for bench or field deployment. AC adapter included; 24V battery sold separately for field-deployment configurations.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | MultiEX 016 |
| Throughput | 1–16 samples per run |
| Processing Volume | 50–1000 μL |
| Plate Quantity | 1 |
| Plate Type | 96-Deep Well Plate (conical / round bottom) |
| Processing Time | 20–40 min/run (reagent dependent) |
| Reagent Type | Magnetic bead-based kits — open system |
| Heating Temperature | 37°C to 125°C |
| Temperature Accuracy | 1.5°C |
| Magnetic Bead Recovery | 98% |
| Inter-Well Variance (CV) | < 3% |
| Mixing Intensity | 8 adjustable levels |
| Program Management | Create / Edit / Delete |
| Data Storage Capacity | > 500 programs |
| Display | 7-inch color touchscreen |
| Lighting | Built-in LED |
| UV Sterilization | Yes |
| Power Supply | 24V DC; 100–240V AC adapter included |
| Battery Operation | 24V 5A external battery (optional) |
| Extension Ports | 2× USB |
| Noise Level | < 55 dB |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 210 × 250 × 315 mm |
| Weight | 9 kg |
| Warranty | 2-year all-inclusive |
Surge Scientific Warranty & Support
This instrument is sold through Surge Scientific, your trusted laboratory equipment partner. Our product specialists are available Monday–Friday for assistance. The MultiEX 016 is backed by a 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty. Contact us at info@surgescientific.com or reach out directly to our support team at 855.943.3344 for pre-sales questions, reagent kit recommendations, protocol optimization, battery configuration, and technical assistance.