CytoScan™ HD Array Kit and Reagent Kit Bundle
CytoScan™ HD Array Kit and Reagent Kit Bundle
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CytoScan™ HD Array Kit and Reagent Kit Bundle

CytoScan™ HD Suite includes CytoScan HD Array, CytoScan Reagent Kit, the easy-to-use Chromosome Analysis Suite (ChAS), and the proven GeneChip™Read more
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CytoScan™ HD Suite includes CytoScan HD Array, CytoScan Reagent Kit, the easy-to-use Chromosome Analysis Suite (ChAS), and the proven GeneChip™ Instrument System.

CytoScan HD Suite is the unrivaled standard in cytogenetics research and delivers with:

Exceptional performance-coverage without compromise
CytoScan HD Suite provides the broadest coverage and highest performance for detecting chromosomal aberrations. CytoScan HD Suite has greater than 99% sensitivity and can reliably detect 25-50kb copy number changes across the genome at high specificity with single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) allelic corroboration. With more than 2.6 million copy number markers, CytoScan HD Suite covers all OMIM™ and RefSeq genes.Our proprietary manufacturing technology produces arrays that are highly reproducible between each batch with no risk of probe dropout inherent in bead manufacturing techniques. Surpassing the limitations of current database curations, the whole-genome array ensures that novel findings can be catalogued for future discoveries and annotations, which are often missed by targeted designs.

High-density SNPs with >99% genotype accuracy
Enables low-level mosaicism visualization, absence of heterozygosity (AOH) and acquired UPD (aUPD) detection, copy number change confirmation, triploidy detection, allelic imbalance pattern visualization, genomic contamination identification, trio consistency checking,and parent-of-origin analysis.

The broadest range of sample types supported - including POC FFPE
CytoScan HD Suite supports several different sample types for cancer and constitutional cytogenetic research analysis, including blood, bone marrow, buccal, saliva, fresh and frozen tissues, DBS cards, direct/cultured cells, amniocytes, and products of conception (POC), fresh and formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded non-archived samples among others.

Robust manual or automated assay workflows-DNA to result in less than three days, including newly available CytoScan Amplification Kit
CytoScan HD Solution has been optimized to save laboratory time, money and resources. The simplified and streamlined assay protocol is aligned with laboratory workflow requirements, making it easier to obtain consistency, high-quality results, and reduce operator error. The reagent kit includes reagents and magnetic beads required for the CytoScan assay (except ethanol). Each component passes strict quality control inspection to ensure the highest reproducibility and performance with CytoScan HD Arrays. The CytoScan protocol can be accomplished in 2.5 days with just 7 hours of hands-on time.

CytoScan Amplification Kit is now available!
CytoScan Amplification Kit (Cat. No. 902975) has been designed to be used at the PCR amplification step of the CytoScan assay and is manufactured by Takara Bio USA, Inc (Clontech). CytoScan Amplification Kit is equivalent to the Clontech Titanium™ DNA Amplification Kit (Cat. No. 639240, 300 reactions, or Cat. No. 639243, 400 reactions). The Amplification reagents in the CytoScan Amplification Kit generate PCR products to be used in the preparation of the target DNA to be hybridized to CytoScan 750K and HD Arrays. The kit contains enough reagents to prepare 400 PCR reactions-equivalent to 96-100 samples processed with the CytoScan assay.

Affymetrix NIMBUS Target Preparation Instrument - automate your workflow
Affymetrix NIMBUS Target Preparation Instrument offers your lab the premier in compact liquid-handling instrumentation. The sleek Affymetrix NIMBUS workstation is optimized to automate the post-PCR portion of the CytoScan assay, including the DNA purification and pooling stages. CytoScan Automated Target Preparation Solution is ideal for labs looking to handle 24 or 48 samples with ease and increase sample throughput.

Chromosome Analysis Suite (ChAS)-designed for cytogenetic applications
The popular ChAS Software is available free of charge as part of the CytoScan HD Suite. ChAS is tailored to cytogenetic research analysis and reporting with:

• Streamlinedanalysis and reporting workflow
• Ability to apply customized filters to analyze the genome at different levels of resolution
• Options to create, modify, and upload annotation files and flag regions for focused analysis
• A database for storage, query and visualization of samples
• Direct access to externaldatabases such as NCBI, UCSC Genome Browser, Ensembl, and OMIM
•Trio consistency checking for parental studies
•Cancer-tailoredanalysis tools

First-class customer training and support
Customer training is required for the CytoScan HD assay for both new and existing customers. Different products are available based upon your experience level; please contact us here for details.

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Specifications
TypeHD Array Kit, Reagent Kit Bundle
ArrayCytogenetics, Copy Number
Number of Arrays24 arrays
FormatGenechip Probe Array
Number of Markers2.67 million markers
Quantity1 kit
Unit SizeEach

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Which thermocycler can I use for the CytoScan HD assay?

Here is the link to the CytoScan assay user guide: https://assets.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/LSG/manuals/703038_cytoscan_assay_UG.pdf
In Appendix D (starting on page 67), the manual outlines specifications for compatible thermocyclers. Any thermocycler that fits those specifications will work.

Note: Use the silver or gold-plated block only, do not use an aluminum block. In order to determine which block you have, look at the serial number on the block. An "A" in the serial number indicates that the block is aluminum; an "S" indicates that it is silver. Also, an aluminum block has a honeycomb appearance between the wells, whereas a silver block is smooth.

What are the recommended genomic DNA extraction methods for CytoScan HD assay?

Methods that include boiling or strong denaturants are not acceptable, because the DNA would be rendered single-stranded. For genomic DNA extraction, we recommend using either the Qiagen Gentra Puregene Kit or the 5 Prime PerfectPure DNA Blood Kit.

Our CytoScan HD Assay requires genomic DNA concentration ≥50 ng/µL. Therefore, the elution volumes for each of the kits will need to be adjusted accordingly to achieve the desired concentration.

The presence of RNA and free nucleotides can interfere with some quantitation methods using a spectrophotometer or a NanoDrop instrument. To eliminate RNA contamination, perform RNase treatment during extraction as follows:
- For QIAGEN Gentra Puregene Kit: Perform RNase treatment as recommended in the extraction kit manual prior to elution of genomic DNA.
- For 5 PRIME PerfectPure DNA Blood Kit: Use only RNase-treated purification columns for extraction of genomic DNA.

The purified genomic DNA extracted using the two methods above should meet the DNA quality specifications per the manufacturer’s kit extraction manual.
Note: Both blood and cell line sample sources have been tested for the CytoScan HD assay.

What are the specifications for the CytoScan HD Array?

The CytoScan HD Array includes 750,000 "genotype-able" SNPs and 1.9 million non-polymorphic probes. The CytoScan HD Array covers both constitutional and cancer genes with: - ISCA constitutional coverage at 1 marker /384 bases
- Complete cancer gene coverage at 1 marker / 553 bases
- 12,000 OMIM genes at 1 marker / 659 bases
- >36,000 RefSeq genes with 1 marker / 880 bases
- Backbone (non-gene) coverage of 1 marker / 1,737 bases across genome for breakpoints

Array format: 49
Feature size: 5 µM
Time to scan per array: ~32 mins
Hyb temperature: 50 degrees C

The CytoScan HD Array uses the following QC metrics:
- SNPQC ≥15
- MAPD ≤0.25
- Waviness SD ≤0.12

I accidentally froze the wash buffers in my CytoScan HD Kit. Can I still use them for purification?

The Purification Wash Buffer and Elution Buffer are not affected by being frozen at -20 degrees C and are safe to use for purification.

How is gender determined by the Cytoscan HD array?

A subset of Y probes is used and run through a Hidden Markov Model to determine gender. Copy number of 0 or 1. 0 indicates female and 1 indicates male.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Microarray Analysis Support Center.