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Genomic Laboratory Technologies

Relatively new to the Randox Group is our Randox Genomics Services department, having been hugely successful in aiding the COVID testing programme, our established sequencing laboratory has been specifically designed and set up to fulfil a unique range of testing from our specialised laboratory in Northern Ireland.

Nucleic Acid Extraction and Isolation

Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex

Automated nucleic acid extraction instruction that provides high throughput purification of up to 96 samples per run within 40 minutes.

Sample Quality Control

ThermoFisher Scientific Qubit 3.0 & Qubit Flex 

 

Capable of fast and specific nucleic acid quantification using fluorescence-based dye application, suitable for a lower throughput. More sensitive and accurate protocol than UV absorbance.

ThermoFisher Scientific Varioskan LUX 

 

Capable of rapid fluorescence-based UV absorbance nucleic acid analysis, suitable for high throughput of processing samples.

Agilent 4200 TapeStation System

 

An automated electrophoresis solution that with a scalable throughput (1-96 samples) can provide results in 1-2 minutes per plate with excellent reproducibility for sizing, concentration and integrity assessment.

Liquid Handling

Tecans 

 

Freedom EVO 150 base unit tecans, are automated liquid handling machines, enabling fully traceable, scalable (1-96 samples) automated library preparation including QC and library pooling.

Integra Viaflo 384

 

Viaflo 384 enables transfers of 24, 96 and 384 samples in a single step, thus increasing pipetting throughput and reproducibility significantly.

Integra Assist Plus

 

Pipette adapter: accommodates all Integra electronic multichannel pipettes- with fixed and adjustable tip spacing and the D-One single channel pipetting module.

Sequencing

Applied Biosystems SeqStudio Genetic Analyser 

 

Low-throughput benchtop system that delivers gold-standard Sanger sequencing technology and fragment analysis, easily used across a broad range of applications.

Next Generation Sequencing

MiSeq 

 

The MiSeq System is capable of automated paired-end reads and up to 15 Gb per run, delivering over 600 bases of sequence data per read.

NextSeq 2000

 

NextSeq 2000 System supports emerging and mid-throughput sequencing applications as well as a broad range of methods such as exome sequencing, target enrichment, single-cell profiling, transcriptome sequencing, and more. It offers an intuitive workflow with load-and-go ease and visual cues about run status. The NextSeq 2000 allows whole-exome sequencing of up to 48 samples in 33 hours.

NovaSeq6000

 

The most powerful sequencing instrument Illumina produce with the ability to provide scalable throughput for efficient whole-genome, whole exome and whole-transcriptome sequencing through sequencing by synthesis and patterned flow cell technology.

Genotyping

Illumina iScan

 

An innovative array scanner that supports rapid, sensitive, and accurate imaging of Illumina BeadChips for exceptional genetic analysis results. The iScan System can scan thousands of array samples per day, without sacrificing data quality or reproducibility. It supports an expansive portfolio of genetic analysis assays, from high-throughput genotyping to DNA methylation analysis.

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Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

 

 

 

 

 

Next Generation Sequencing

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is a sequencing technology that offers speed, scalability and ultra-high throughput. The technology can be used to determine the order of nucleotides in entire genomes or targeted regions of DNA or RNA. NGS has applications in environmental, agricultural and forensic science as well as genomic and clinical research.

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NGS Capabilities

Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) is a wildly used NGS method that involves sequencing every protein coding region (approximately 21,000 genes) to identify any variants that may increase the risk of developing certain conditions or impact health/lifestyle. WES can be used across a broad range of applications including genetic disease, population genetics and cancer studies.

Advantages

  • Attains widespread coverage of coding regions
  • Cost effective alternative to Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS)
  • Smaller data set provides faster and easy data analysis compared to WGS approaches

Human Whole Genome Sequencing (hWGS) involves sequencing very single base in your DNA (approximately 3.2 billion) to identify any variants that may increase the risk of developing certain conditions or impact health/lifestyle. This sequencing method has many applications including identifying genetic disorders, mutations responsible for cancer progression, as well as monitoring disease outbreaks.

 

Advantages

  • High-resolution view of the genome
  • Detection of all variant types
  • Low cost, fast library preparation

16s rRNA gene sequencing involves the analysis of the prokaryotic 16s ribosomal RNA gene which is found in all bacteria and archaea. This sequencing approach is extremely useful for microbiome research studies. 16s rRNA gene sequencing has a number of applications including, environmental, clinical and food

 

Advantages  

  • Identification and taxonomic classification of bacterial species
  • Fast speed and cost efficient
  • Discovery of novel pathogens

 

Shotgun sequencing reads all the genomic DNA in the sample, rather than just one specific region. This sequencing method provides a vast amount of genetic information as it can identify archaea, bacteria, fungi and viruses.

Advantages

  • Less labour intensive than other sequencing methods.
  • Faster process than clone-clone sequencing
  • Requires less DNA

 

qPCR

qPCR allows for the analysis of particular variants of specific locations. It is a good choice when interrogating  a small region of DNA on a limited number of samples. Real-time PCR can be used for both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Advantages and Applications of qPCR 

  • Reactions are run, and data is evaluated in a unified, closed-tube qPCR system.
  • qPCR assays can be used to precisely monitor changes in gene expression.
  • Highly sensitive and reliable variant detection .
  • Quick and Simple Workflow
  • Primary equipment already available in most labs.

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Advantages

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    High sample throughput

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    High sensitivity

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    Comprehensive genomic coverage

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    Can sequence thousands of genes simultaneously

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    Low sample input required
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    Fast turnaround time for high sample volumes

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Genotyping Services

 

 

Genotyping Services

The Randox Genomics Services Department currently has target genotyping solutions in multiple areas. Genotyping is the process of analysing DNA to detect SNPs of interest. These SNPs are compared to reference SNPs, available from years of genetic research, to determine differences in genetic makeup.

Genotyping Advantages and Applications

Clinical Diagnostics

  • Can help determine whether specific resistance genes or genetic mutations in bacterial strains- make it insusceptible to one or more antibiotic drug.
  • Can be used to help monitor variants during pandemics, identifying when new variants become more predominant.

Clinical Research

  • Allows researchers to focus on genes, variants, and genomic regions of interest relevant to certain disease or traits of interest.
  • Enables the study of populations not supported by standard products and can be used to create personalised drugs.

Food & Agriculture

  • Identifies potential genes for improving breeding and management programs.
  • Can be used to increase yield and improve quality

Pharmacogenomics

Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is the study of how a person’s DNA effects their drug response. This is a relatively new field in science but it is expected to be the future of medicine as it focuses on personalised medicine and treating every patient individually.

Microarray Technology for PGx

At Randox we use Illumina’s Infinium Global Diversity Array with Enhanced PGx microarray to test for pharmacogenomic markers. This is the most comprehensive genotyping microarray on the market for pharmacogenomic research. The microarray features over 44,000 genome-wide PGx markers which span more than 20000 pharmacogenomic targets and gives 100% coverage of priority level A and B CPIC genes.

Genotyping Panels

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    GSA + Custom content

    Over 710,000 SNPs across the human genome with additional DTC content.

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    GDA + Enhanced PGx

    Over 1.8 million SNPs across the human genome enhanced with pharmacogenomic specific markers.

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Genomics Services

 

 

Genomics Services

An End-to-End Genomics Solution

Randox Genomics Services department is fitted with specialised, fully equipped, state of the art testing facilities, designed and set up to fulfil a unique range of end-to-end sequencing solutions inclusive of in-house bioinformaticians and data analysts.

Why Randox?

Randox Laboratories is a global market leader within the in vitro diagnostics industry. Utilising a multitude of platforms, our sequencing and genotyping facility is suited to a wide range of areas of genome sequencing.

Our team of genetic scientists and bioinformaticians provide customisable sequencing and genotyping services for research, development, validation and running of different genomic tests to generate high quality data in line with modern healthcare and future disease insights.

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    A dedicated team of genetic scientists including automation specialists, enabling adaption to testing throughputs changes from call small projects to large scale testing.

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    Huge capacity for storage and accessioning of multiple sample types with fast turnaround times.

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    Specific customised project planning and validation of services, tailored to the needs of each Randox customer.

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    Multiple options for variable throughput from low throughput instruments, to the largest sequencer on the market with targeted solutions in multiple areas.

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    Targeted genotyping solutions in multiple areas

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OLINK

OLINK® | Comprehensive Biomarker Discovery

 

Let Experts at Randox Run Your Samples

As one of the UK’s first commercial partners of Olink® Proximity Extension Assay (PEA) technology, a sensitive and high-throughput technology. In PEA, pairs of oligonucleotide-labeled antibodies are used to capture and detect target proteins, and the proximity of the antibodies leads to the formation of a DNA amplicon that can be quantified by qPCR or Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).

Randox offer scientists involved in drug development, clinical, or basic life science research, the service they need to run large-scale discovery proteomics.

Considered as a next-gen proteomics platform, Olink® technology is widely recognised and extensively cited in various research fields for protein profiling and biomarker development.

As an Olink® Certified Service Provider, Randox are experts in generating high-quality data using all Olink® proteomic platforms.

Supported Olink® Platforms

Proteomics are critical for understanding disease pathology and accelerating protein biomarker discovery. 

Randox Service portfolio includes high throughput protein analysis using cutting-edge Olink® technology, a significant leap forward in next generation, disruptive proteomics with proven specificity. We are experts in generating high-quality data using all Olink® proteomic platforms.

Allow the Randox team to assist you in discovering how this versatile assay can advance your research by getting in touch.

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Olink® Explore HT

Proteins (per panel): 5,400 + with proven specificity of 99.5% negligible cross-reactivity

Sample: 2 µL

Multiplex Panels: 1

Quantification: Relative with NGS automated workflow readout

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Olink® Explore 384

Proteins (per panel) ~3000 high-multiplex biomarker discover with uncompromised data quality

Sample: 1 µL

Multiplex Panels: 8

Quantification: Relative

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Olink® Target 96

Proteins (per panel) ~ 1100 covering 15 panels for biological processes and disease areas

Sample: 1 µL

Multiplex Panels: 15 with 92 proteins per panel

Quantification: Relative

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Olink® Target 48 Cytokine

Proteins (panels): Each panel contains up to 45 immune-related proteins. These two panels can be combined and processed simultaneously.

Sample: 1 µL

Multiplex Panels: 1

Quantification: Relative

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Olink® Flex

Proteins (per panel) ~200 within the complete protein library. Each panel contains between 15-21 proteins.

Sample: 1 µL

Multiplex Panels: Mix & Match with combinability of 99% compared to industry-leading standards.

Quantification: Relative or absolute

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Olink® Focus

Proteins (per panel) 5400+ with proven specificity. Custom panels with up to 21 proteins for actionable clinical breakthroughs, designed to empower biomarker utility.

Sample: 1 µL

Multiplex Panels: Custom

Quantification: Relative or absolute

Features and Benefits

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    Covers all major biological pathways with ~5400 + validated protein assays
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    High sample throughput for large scale proteomic studies and research
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    Minimal sample volume with just 60uL for the complete library
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    Exceptional specificity in comparison to mass spec utilising PEA technology
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    Compatible with a wide variety of sample types

Olink® Workflow

Randox Successfully Completed Olink® Concordance Testing

Randox successfully completed the Explore Concordance challenge as beta testers of the Concordance program, certifying the ability to operate the PEA with the same level of competency as the Olink® Analysis Service.

Randox Summary Report Acceptance Criteria Result
QC Warnings0%Max 16% allowed Passed the QC warning criteria
Detectability97.2%Min 85% allowed Passed the detectability criteria
Intra CV9%Max 15% allowedPassed the CV criteria
Median correlation coefficient (r)0.98Min 0.9 allowedPassed the correlation criteria.
Coefficient of determination (R2)0.96Min 0.9 allowedPassed the correlation criteria.
Overall, Randox passed all QC criteria, successfully passing the Olink Concordance Test on Explore 3072.
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Evidence Series – Investigator and Molecular testing

Evidence Investigator | Adaptable, Efficient & Comprehensive

The Evidence Investigator is a compact, semi-automated benchtop analyser that offers efficient and comprehensive testing across a range of applications including clinical diagnostics, molecular, research, toxicology and food diagnostics.

Renowned for its versatility, robustness and effective reporting methods, the Evidence Investigator has been used in a wide range of laboratory settings for over 15 years. This highly advanced yet simple to use analyser has only one moving part, giving the user peace of mind.

The Evidence Investigator contains a host of innovative on-board data analysis features ensuring manual processes are kept to a minimum.

By utilising the same multiplex technology as the other Evidence Series analysers, the Evidence Investigator can process up to 44 results from a single sample, with a maximum throughput of up to 2376 tests per hour. Offering efficiency without compromising on accuracy, the Evidence Investigator is the perfect fit for medium throughput laboratories seeking maximum use of bench space.

Molecular Testing

Our molecular product range offers diagnostic, prognostic and predictive solutions across a variety of disease areas including sexually transmitted infection (STI), Respiratory tract infection, colorectal cancer, familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Additionally, we can provide a wide range of assay formats including single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) genotyping, pathogen detection and mutation detection.

Pathogen Detection

STI and Respiratory Arrays

Both arrays detect the most common and frequently requested infections in sexual and respiratory health. These comprehensive, highly sensitive and specific tests enable identification of co-infections simultaneously, often in asymptomatic patients and enable antibiotic stewardship.

Mutation Detection

KRAS, BRAF, PIK3CA array and Familial Hypercholesterolemia Arrays I & II

These unique biochip assays permit high discrimination between multiple targets in a number of genes with a rapid turnaround time (3 hours). The arrays enable detection of the most frequently occurring mutations known to cause disease (FH) and adversely affect patient treatment (KRAS, BRAF, PIK3CA).  A unique primer set is designed for each target which will hybridise to a complimentary oligo-nucleotide probe spotted on a biochip discrete test region (DTR).

SNP Genotyping

Cardiovascular Risk Prediction Array

This array identifies individuals with a genetic predisposition to coronary heart disease (CHD). The innovative multiplex primers are designed to discriminate DNA sequences which differ only at one base.

For more information on our Evidence Series or Molecular range of Assays, contact us at EvidenceSeries@randox.com

 

 

 


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