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The C.WASH™ Enables Automated and Tip-free Bead-based DNA Purification with Uniform Results and No Cross-Contamination

Written by CYTENA team | Aug 11, 2026, 3:20:18 PM

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Automated, tip-free bead-based DNA purification accelerates NGS library preparation while eliminating cross-contamination risks. In this study, the C.WASH gently removed wash buffers via centrifugal force, maintained magnetic beads during cleaning, and uniformly dispensed reagents – avoiding well-to-well contamination and saving over a thousand pipette tips per run.

These results underscore the C.WASH as a highly efficient and reliable platform for scalable, contamination-free DNA purification workflows.

Learn more about how:

  • The C.WASH prevents cross-contamination even in 384-well cleanup
  • Centrifugal washing with magnetic supports maintains bead integrity without tips
  • Hundreds to thousands of pipette tips are saved in high-throughput workflows