title: Sample preparation.
abstract: Today's human genetic studies are requiring an ever-increasing number of sample manipulations. Although a significant investment of time and money are required, automation can considerably reduce human error and improve sample tracking fidelity when applied to such repetitive projects. This unit presents issues involved in the automation of sample preparation for genomic DNA isolation and PCR.
authors.affiliation: Agencourt Bioscience Corporation, Beverly, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: Kevin J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: McKernan
mesh_terms: D001331:Automation; D004247:DNA / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005826:Genetics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D013048:Specimen Handling
chemical_list: D004247:DNA