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Thermo Fisher Scientific Applied Biosystems CytoScan HD Accel Array

Aug 24, 2023

Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched the Applied Biosystems CytoScan HD Accel array, a new chromosomal microarray that the company said will improve cytogenetic research lab productivity, efficiency, and profitability with a two-day turnaround time. Thermo Fisher said the new array, which can analyze the whole human genome and provides improved coverage in more than 5,000 critical genome regions, minimizes sample handling and preparation time. The array requires as little as 100 ng of DNA for input samples and is also compatible with a broad range of sample types, including buccal swabs, saliva, amniotic fluid, chorionic villus, products of conception, and blood.

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