Fig. 5
Assay automation significantly enhances analytical throughput. Using the described liquid handling platform, hands-on-time and total runtime can be reduced by 66 and 37Â %, respectively. Arrows represent the duration of individual assay steps, while the respective coloured fractions represent hands-on-times. Blue pre-dilution of samples, red measurement and adjustion of biovolume, yellow staining, green sample transfer and fluorescence measurement