India, July 7 -- Pune-based molecular diagnostics company, Mylab Discovery Solutions has launched 'Compact XL' - India's first fully-automated Sample-to-PCR-ready system for molecular diagnostics.

The machine is designed to automate lab operations from sample handling to RT-PCR ready tube preparation, and do these operations in one single compact benchtop machine.

Compact XL is a cartridge-based machine and can test multiple samples concurrently. Compact XL can be used for a wide range of RNA/DNA-based tests including Covid-19 RT-PCR tests. The machine can take a variety of sample types such as plasma, tissue, sputum and swab.

Speaking about the benefits of this 100% indigenously developed machine, Hasmukh Rawal, MD, Mylab Discovery So...