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How Gyrolab® automated immunoassay platform transforms workflow efficiency

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Gyrolab is an automated immunoassay platform that replaces manual ELISA by reducing assay time from hours to about one hour, lowering sample consumption to nanoliter volumes, and improving reproducibility through automation. While ELISA remains widely used, its manual workflow limits throughput and consistency, making automated microfluidic immunoassays a more efficient alternative for bioanalysis and bioprocessing. 

 

quote-mark-white Great replacement for ELISA.

The Gyrolabs instrument basically runs the whole ELISA for you. All you need to do is prepare the samples and antibodies just like you do for normal ELISA. The instrument takes care of adding each component and washing in between steps. You walk away after loading samples and CD. After about 1 hour, the data is ready for analysis.

Chi-Chien Pan, Amgen (More quotes on SelectScience)

Workflow and automation

Manual ELISA requires multiple manual steps, increasing variability and user workload.
Gyrolab automates the process, reducing hands-on time and improving assay robustness and reproducibility.

Gyrolab vs ELISA — which is better?

Speed and throughput

Gyrolab produces results 4x faster than manual ELISA, increasing daily throughput and accelerating time to decision.

ELISA assays typically take 4–10 hours due to manual, stepwise workflows. Gyrolab completes the same type of immunoassay in ~1 hour using automated microfluidics.

Sample and reagent efficiency

Gyrolab minimizes reagent volumes and preserves valuable sample material

ELISA assays use microliter-scale reagent volumes, contributing to higher consumption and cost per run. Gyrolab operates at the nanoliter scale, reducing reagent use by up to 90%.

Precision and reproducibility


Manual ELISA variability leads to inconsistent results and repeated assays.
Gyrolab automated pipetting and proprietary disc delivers high precision, reducing errors and repeat tests.

ELISA relies on manual steps, which can introduce variability between runs and operators. Gyrolab automates the workflow, improving consistency and reducing variability.

Assay performance and dynamic range


Gyrolab offers a broader dynamic range, reducing the need for multiple dilutions and improving accuracy in complex sample matrices.

ELISA typically has a limited dynamic range, often requiring multiple dilutions. Gyrolab offers a broader dynamic range, enabling accurate measurement across a wider concentration range in a single run.

Customer Example of 10x Faster Assay Results

The customer example below shows data from the conversion of an ELISA assay to Gyrolab platform. The data was presented by a major pharmaceutical company at a Gyrolab User Seminar. The total assay time was reduced from 10 hours to under one hour, and the assay dynamic range was expanded 8-fold.

A major pharmaceutical company converted an ELISA assay to Gyrolab, reducing assay time from 10 hours to <1 hour. At the same time, dynamic range increased 8-fold, improving assay performance and reducing the need for repeat dilutions.

Courtesy of C. Mallozzi and M. Kavosi, Pfizer (Gyrolab Seminar 2010)

 

Optimize your workflow:

For laboratories facing limitations with manual ELISA workflows, automated microfluidic immunoassays provide a more efficient and scalable approach.

Gyrolab is built to deliver faster results, improved reproducibility, and reduced resource consumption—and our team is here to help you evaluate, implement, and optimize the solution for your specific needs.

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