Cycler validation in Scotland

Robert Howieson, SNBTS engineering contracts manager, and a team of scientists decided in June to standardise their thermal cycler and light cycler validation on the MTAS system. As Robert explained: “Initially, the advantage of using MTAS validation was to establish if light cyclers used in SNBTS were performing satisfactorily, as no means to do this was available at that time. Additionally, it became apparent that the validation system could be used in conjunction with any make and type of thermal cycler, and therefore it became a practical proposition to standardise on one test procedure nationally.”

Anachem offers a UKAS-accredited temperature validation service. Reporting on the real-time performance of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysers helps users better understand their results, adapt protocols for more efficient use of valuable reagents and conform to regulatory requirements. For forensic and diagnostic applications, complete confidence in the procedure and data obtained is essential and can only be guaranteed by regular instrument checks.

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