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HTD96 consumable assay cost per well 4x-25x less than competitors
Devices for equilibrium dialysis fall into two distinct categories: disposable and reusable. Among currently available commercial devices, disposable units process 96 samples simultaneously, while reusable devices process 20 samples simultaneously. In contrast, the HTD 96 is a reusable device that allows simultaneous processing of 96 samples, a unique combination.
A comparison of assay costs underscores the advantages of the HTD 96 system. All cost comparisons are based on publicly available list prices for devices and consumable supplies.
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Figure 1 illustrates the efficiency of the HTDialysis 96 system compared with both disposable and reusable models expressed as the number of assays that can be performed for a $1000 expenditure on consumables. Expressed more directly in the table below is the cost per well of each system.
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Device |
Cost per Well ($) |
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HTDialysis 96-well |
.27 |
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Harvard Bioscience 96-well |
3.30 |
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Harvard Bioscience 20-well |
1.06 |
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Spectrum 20-well |
2.28 |
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Linden Biosciences (RED system) |
7.00 | |
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Figure 2 shows the number of 96-well disposable units (Harvard Biosciences or Linden Bioscience), required to completely amortize the capital cost of a HTD 96. All subsequent assays using the HTD 96 realize the substantial cost per assay savings shown in Figure 1 above. The ease of use and automation compatibility of the HTD 96 are additional advantages beyond the favorable consumable costs. Note: The Millipore unit is not compatible with standard 96-well 8x12 pipetting equipment. | |
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