The COVID-19 pandemic has resurged in many regions in recent months. Nucleic acid testing remains a critical cornerstone of the global COVID-19 response and is widely regarded as the standard method for diagnosing COVID-19 infections.
Initially, pooled testing using ten mixed samples in one tube was commonly adopted to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of nucleic acid testing. Recently, the National Health Commission issued a Notice on the Issuance of Testing Technical Specifications of Novel Coronavirus for 20-in-1 Mixed Sampling to address the growing demand for large-scale population testing during the pandemic.
In response, MGI has upgraded the performance of its MGISTP-7000 High-throughput Automated Sample Transfer Processing System to further enhance nucleic acid testing capacity while reducing the workload of medical staff. The MGISTP-7000 is compatible with 20–30 ml sample tubes, enabling pooled testing of up to 20 samples in a single tube and providing critical instrumental support for large-scale nucleic acid testing.
The MGISTP-7000 automates the entire workflow, including tube decapping, recapping, barcode identification, liquid transfer and tube recycling. The upgraded system can also load original 20–30 ml sample tubes with caps by replacing the gripper and tube decapping module and installing a new sample G rack.
Since the outbreak of the pandemic, MGI has been supporting global COVID-19 response efforts. The company continues to enhance its innovative platforms to standardise diagnostic testing laboratories with higher data throughput and greater automation for large-scale nucleic acid detection. MGI has independently developed a range of laboratory automation systems, including the MGISTP-7000 High-throughput Automated Sample Transfer Processing System, MGISP-960 High-throughput Automated Sample Preparation System and MGISP-NE384 High-throughput Automated Nucleic Acid Extractor.
MGI remains committed to advancing innovative life science technologies that support future healthcare and benefit communities worldwide.
