The DiversiLab System for DNA fingerprinting and analysis is a powerful tool for tracking the spread and source of microbial infection, contamination, or epidemics natural and man-made. Based on patented rep-PCR technology, microbial isolates can quickly and accurately be distinguished at the subspecies and strain level.

The DiversiLab System employs the following simple steps to generate unique, reproducible fingerprints for each of your microbial samples.

DNA Extraction: Extract DNA from isolated cultures.

rep-PCR Amplification: Amplify samples using rep-PCR^* and the appropriate DiversiLab DNA Fingerprinting Kits.

Detection: Separate fragments via electrophoresis performed in a microfluidics DNA LabChip.

Data Analysis: Analyze data in real time with reports accessible via an individual secured website.

Find out more about the individual components of the DiversiLab System by selecting the links below:

DiversiLab Reagents

Quality controlled DiversiLab reagents are provided for each step of the DiversiLab workflow. Additionally, there are many different typing kits to choose from.

DiversiLab Equipment

The DiversiLab System provides a semi-automated platform to perform the laboratory work including an Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer, desktop computer and accessories.

DiversiLab Software

The DiversiLab System includes exclusive software that provides you a wide array of tools for your comparison of isolates. Anecdotal information about the source, location, and characteristics for each isolate is linked to their fingerprint for easy tracking and trending of organisms.

DiversiLab Libraries

With the DiversiLab System, each isolate can be stored in a user-defined library. They can then be compared against one another or compared to libraries of characterized isolates.

^*rep-PCR: amplification of noncoding repetitive sequences interspersed throughout the bacterial genome using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).