NanoString Technologies is currently offering analysis of gene expression to a limited number of collaborators interested in following the expression of up to 576 genes of their choice with sensitivity as high as a single copy per cell.

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NanoString’s nCounter™ Analysis System includes everything required to run your assay. We supply the Custom CodeSet of probes, Prep Plates, Sample Cartridges, Control Mix and two instruments with embedded analysis software. We are currently working with early access customers and the system will be more widely available in the first half of 2008.

Custom Probe CodeSet

Our libraries cover up to 576 genes. The gene list is created by the customer and can be as simple as a list RefSeq ID’s where we have pre-selected probes or as complex as fully custom set of oligonucleotides selected by the customer.

Control Mix

A comprehensive mix of positive, negative and process controls may be added to the hybridization reaction to help quantitate, QC, and normalize gene expression levels across samples.

Prep Station

The instrument inputs include a hybridized sample in a strip tube, a Sample Cartridge and a Prep Plate.

Digital Analyzer

The Digital Analyzer takes images of bound reporter codes and processes the images providing a simple count for each gene and control. The Digital Analyzer accepts six Sample Cartridges and can process up to 72 samples unattended. 

Sample Cartridge

The sample cartridge is a disposable component where hybridized mRNA and respective reporter probes are bound and imaged. The Sample Cartridge allows processing of up to 12 samples at a time.

Prep Plate

The Prep Plate is pre-filled and sealed and includes all the reagents necessary to fully process 6 samples on the Sample Processor instrument. Two cards may be loaded on the sample processor to accommodate up to 12 samples at a time.