TABLE 2.
Workflow parameters
| Parameter | Value or result for the following platform: |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion | Aries | Simplexa | Xpert | Liat | RP | |
| Complexitya | HC | MC | MC | CW | CW | MC |
| Sample vol (μl) | 500 | 200 | 50 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Assay time (min) | 145 | 120 | 75 | 30 | 20 | 60 |
| Random access | Yes | Yes | No | Yesb | Yesb | No |
| Sample loading capacity per instrument | 120 | 12 | 8 | 1–16 | 1 | 1 |
| Throughput (no. of samples) per instrument in 8 h | 335 | 48 | 50 | 16 | 24 | 8 |
a
HC, high complexity; MC, moderate complexity; CW, CLIA waived.
b
Based on the modules (Xpert) or the number of instruments (Liat) implemented.