FastPrep®-24 5G bead beating grinder and lysis system

A$19,530.00
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SKU:  116005500

Key features and details

Key Features and Benefits

  • Tridimensional Bead-Beating Motion: Promotes efficient mechanical disruption of challenging samples in sealed Lysing Matrix tubes.
  • 24-Sample Throughput: Includes a QuickPrep adapter for processing up to 24 × 2 mL tubes per run.
  • Programmable Touchscreen: Select predefined protocols or configure processing speed, time, cycles, and pauses.
  • Adjustable Processing Conditions: Offers an instrument speed range of 4–10 m/s and a run time of 1–120 seconds per cycle, subject to application and adapter requirements.
  • Flexible Sample Preparation: Compatible accessories and sample-specific Lysing Matrix tubes support a range of biological and environmental workflows.
Synonyms
FastPrep 5G
Sample Volume:
~200 μL to 50 mL; up to ~25 g
Packaging size:
1 Each
Product Description

The FastPrep-24 5G is a versatile sample disruption instrument designed to quickly and efficiently homogenize, grind, or lyse biological samples. A completely self-contained system, the FastPrep-24 5G eliminates the risk of cross-contamination and time-consuming clean-up associated with manual lysis methods. Samples are added to individual lysing matrix tubes and placed into sample holder adapters within the instrument. The unique, optimized motion of the FastPrep-24 5G shakes the samples in a tridimensional motion resulting in the collision of the sample material with the lysing matrix particles.

Intuitive software makes programming the FastPrep-24 5G fast and simple. The programmable touchscreen display allows for the use of pre-determined or custom homogenization speeds and duration times with a finger touch. Increased power features result in faster processing times and complete lysis of even the toughest samples.

FastPrep™ 24 5G Virtual Demonstration available in APAC

Usage Statement

Unless otherwise specified, products from MP Biomedicals are intended for research or manufacturing use only and are not intended for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Suitable for all sample types. Lysis of yeast, fungi, and bacteria, soft tissues, cells, Isolation of PCR-Ready Genomic DNA from fecal or soil samples. Isolation of PCR-Ready Genomic DNA from fungi and bacteria samples. DNA & RNA Purification. Breaks hard/brittle samples. Isolate DNA from virtually any source. Lysis of highly contagious samples. Grinding of teeth, bones, hair and pulverization of building materials.

Specifications
SKU 116005500
Alternate Names FastPrep 5G
Applications Suitable for all sample types. Lysis of yeast, fungi, and bacteria, soft tissues, cells, Isolation of PCR-Ready Genomic DNA from fecal or soil samples. Isolation of PCR-Ready Genomic DNA from fungi and bacteria samples. DNA & RNA Purification. Breaks hard/brittle samples. Isolate DNA from virtually any source. Lysis of highly contagious samples. Grinding of teeth, bones, hair and pulverization of building materials.
Base Catalog Number 6005500
Components 1 x FastPrep-24 5G
1 X QuickPrep adapter for 24 x 2 mL tubes
1 x Power Cord (US)
1 x Power Cord (EU)
1 X Cam Lock
2 x Strike Bolt
2 X Fuse 10 Amp
2 X Replacement Spring/Screw Assembly
Dimensions Height 490 mm; Oval Base 472 mm x 385 mm
FastPrep Models FastPrep-24 5G
Pack Size 1 Each
Personal Protective Equipment When using biological, toxic, hazardous, or infectious samples, you should wear laboratory gloves to protect your hands, and your skin, body and eyes with laboratory clothes and goggles. Handle in accordance with the Industrial Hygiene and Safety Act.
Sample Volume ~200 μL to 50 mL; up to ~25 g
Usage Statement Unless otherwise specified, products from MP Biomedicals are intended for research or manufacturing use only and are not intended for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the FastPrep-24 5G used for?

The FastPrep-24 5G is a programmable bead-beating homogenizer used to grind, homogenize, and mechanically lyse biological and environmental samples before downstream DNA, RNA, protein, or metabolite analysis.

2. How many samples can the FastPrep-24 5G process at once?

The included QuickPrep adapter accommodates up to 24 × 2 mL tubes in one run. Other sample formats require the appropriate compatible adapter.

3. What types of samples can be processed?

Applications include tissues, cultured cells, bacteria, yeast, fungi, and environmental materials such as soil or feces. Select a suitable Lysing Matrix and validated settings for each sample type.

4. How does the FastPrep-24 5G homogenize samples?

The instrument uses tridimensional shaking to drive collisions between the sample and beads in a Lysing Matrix tube. This mechanical action disrupts samples for subsequent extraction or analysis.

5. Can the instrument support DNA and RNA extraction?

Yes. The FastPrep-24 5G provides the homogenization or lysis step before nucleic acid extraction. Separate reagents and purification steps are required to recover DNA or RNA.

6. What speed and processing settings are available?

The FastPrep-24 5G instruction manual specifies a speed range of 4–10 m/s, processing times of 1–120 seconds, and 1–9 cycles, with configurable pauses. Appropriate parameters depend on the adapter, Lysing Matrix, and sample type.

7. Which Lysing Matrix is suitable for soil samples?

MP Biomedicals identifies Lysing Matrix E for environmental samples, including soil, sediment, and feces. The FastDNA SPIN Kit for Soil combines FastPrep processing with Lysing Matrix E and subsequent DNA purification. Refer to the relevant product documentation for details.

8. Where can I find protocols for the FastPrep-24 5G?

The official FastPrep-24 5G instruction manual provides information on instrument operation, programmable settings, and recommended application-specific programs. Refer to the manual and validated workflows before processing samples.

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