SARS-CoV-2 Sample management & Processing Solutions (all RT-PCR diagnostic methods)

Processes batches of 96 sample tubes for transfer to microwell plates
Bulk Input of 50 ml tubes for pooled swab testing
Receipt of samples into lab
Barcode read and transfer to LIMS
De-capping of 5ml, 15ml, or 50ml tubes
Reagent dispense
Racking into any format
Transfer for automated pipetting
LIMS or EHR Interface
Processes 6,000 to 15,000 samples per day
Used for the University of Illinois SHIELD™ SARS-CoV-2 Saliva testing program
Used for the Broad Institute Pooled Dry Swab screening program

SARS-CoV-2 Sample Management & Processing Solutions

Automation Solution for all
RT-PCR Diagnostic Methods.

The market leader in sample management automation for COVID-19 RT-PCR testing.

Rapid and Compact Test Tube Processing Machine

Process, fill, cap, and label up to 10,000 centrifuge tubes per day with a test tube processing machine that fits anywhere in your lab.

Process Thousands of COVID-19 Diagnostics Tests a Day

Accelerate preparation for RT-PCR testing with up to 10,000 samples per day in a small form factor.

Accepts a Wide Range of Centrifuge Tubes Sizes

Streamline your testing with the ability to process centrifuge tubes ranging in size from 4ml to 50ml.

Comes Configured to Fast & Easy Deployment

Intuitive, user-friendly tube processing machine with robust machine vision automates your RT-PCR preparation.

Used by Leading Organizations

Used for the University of Illinois SHIELD™ SARS-CoV-2 Saliva testing program and the Broad Institute Pooled Dry Swab screening program

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In The News

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Tekmill Is Now Partnering with the Broad Institute to Significantly Expand its COVID-19 Screening Program

Tekmill is providing pre-analytical robotics to streamline the intake and the initial processing of samples for pooled COVID-19 testing as part of the Broad Institute Clinical Research Sequencing Platform (CRSP). A single Tekmill robot supports COVID-19 screening for 100,000 people per day.

Straw or funnel? New UI testing Tools Aid Robotic Processing

A robot was invented at the University specifically to make the testing process more efficient by TEKMILL, a contract design and fabrication business located in the University of Illinois at Research Park.

What People Are Saying

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Ryan Shelton, Ph.D.

CEO and Co-founder, PhotoniCare, Inc.

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SARS-CoV-2 Sample management & Processing Solutions (all RT-PCR diagnostic methods)