Aspect Scientific are a specialist technical service and support provider for medical diagnostic instrumentation and laboratory automation systems.
We specialise in ELISA Automation and are established as a UK & Ireland distributor and service provider for DYNEX® Technologies, offering a range of market leading ELISA automation systems.
We provide equipment, technical support, servicing, training and applications support to help laboratories automate ELISA testing, increase capacity, reduce manual workload and achieve consistent, reliable results.
In recognition of our commitment to first-class service and continuous improvement, our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001.
Our products
Aspect Scientific specialise in ELISA Automation and are established as a UK & Ireland distributor and service provider for DYNEX® Technologies; offering a range of market leading ELISA automation systems.
We offer systems and advanced technical support to automate almost any ELISA test and cover any volume of workload.
We are also the UK distributor of EKF Diagnostics; offering benchtop clinical chemistry analysers and Clinical Chemistry reagents, calibrators and quality controls.
Our product portfolio also includes diagnostic products and veterinary testing solutions, giving laboratories access to equipment, assays and support from specialist suppliers.
Aspect Scientific’s product portfolio includes DYNEX® ELISA automation systems and EKF Diagnostics products, with the wider site also covering veterinary diagnostic products and ELISA test kits.
Our services
Aspect Scientific are a specialist Technical Service and Support provider for medical diagnostic instrumentation and laboratory automation systems.
With nationwide cover, Aspect Scientific Ltd provide quality technical service and support with various options which can be tailored to meet your business needs.
Our team of Field Service Engineers and Technical Support Specialists have worked within the Medical Diagnostics industry for many years and together have a wide and varied level of experience in the service, support and repair of all types of medical diagnostic systems used within a wide range of settings, from NHS pathology laboratories, research, veterinary, food testing, industry, and private companies.
As an Approved Service Provider Aspect Scientific provide a high quality, manufacturer certified, fast, responsive and effective service solution, there when you need us and wherever you need us.
Your existing services page already supports this positioning, including nationwide technical support, field service, repairs and manufacturer certified support.
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Some of our valued clients
“Always excellent response times to queries sometimes same day or if not always the next day. Sometimes difficult / longer fixes are needed and we understand that but have always been kept well informed and appreciate every effort that goes in to keeping our instruments running.”
NHS Microbiology Customer
ELISA Automation Specialists
Helping laboratories automate ELISA testing
ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent assay) is a plate-based technique that identifies and examines the reaction between antigens and antibodies in a sample. A heterogeneous, immunological determination of substances which has become commonplace in laboratories due to its high level of accuracy, cost effectiveness and minimal risks for the technician. The reaction between antigen and specific antibody is assayed by determination of an enzyme which is conjugated to the antigen or antibody. ELISAs may be designed as competitive or sandwich assays.
ELISAs are used for the determination of drugs, hormones and proteins and do not require the handling of radioactive substances such as with RIA tests, but with similar sensitivities. This reliability is why ELISA is the chosen method for several screening tests.
Explore ELISA Automation
The site’s DYNEX material specifically positions the systems as flexible, open platforms capable of automating assays from different manufacturers, alongside technical support and training.
Flexible
Run tests from any manufacturer. We provide full support to get the most from these open platforms.
Standardise
Automation ensures standardised, accurate and faster testing to provide better quality results and less re-runs.
Scale
Choose an automation solution that can help your laboratory manage increased workload and future growth.
These three benefit themes already appear on the site’s products page, so I would retain them and expand them rather than replace them.
ELISA Test Kits
Looking for ELISA test kits to run manually or on an automated platform?
Aspect Scientific supplies a range of ELISA products for clinical, research and veterinary applications.
Our portfolio includes assays covering infectious diseases, immunology, oncology, veterinary diagnostics and other specialist applications.
Many of the ELISA kits we supply can be fully automated using DYNEX® ELISA Automation systems available from Aspect Scientific.
The site currently has dedicated infectious disease, veterinary and DRG ELISA content, including products that can be automated using DYNEX systems.
DRG ELISA Quality
DRG Instruments GmbH has established and maintains their Quality Management System to ISO 13485 for the design and development, manufacture and distribution of in-vitro diagnostic test kits used in the diagnosis or detection of transmissible agents and sexually transmissible agents, cancer, prenatal screening, immune status, disease status, autoimmune status, drugs of abuse, cardiac markers, protein metabolism, endocrine disorders, compatibility testing, fertility testing, pregnancy testing, therapeutic drug monitoring and the design and development, installation and service of in-vitro diagnostic analysers.
DRG participate in a number of quality assessment schemes, which include Instand (Germany) and RfB, Referenzinstitut für Bioynalytik, Bonn.
DRG products meet the essential requirements of the Directive 98/79/EC for in-vitro diagnostic medical devices.
Simple protocols and room temperature incubations reduce errors and technician time. Increased confidence in results. Assured continuity of supply. Control of production methods results in economic prices.
- Breakable Microtiter Wells
- Extended shelf life
- Good correlation to RIAs and Mass Spectrometry (MS)
- Direct determination
- Specific
- Convenient and economical
- Easy to use
- Fast
- Sensitive
Simple
Traditional method with easy result reading and interpretation
Wide Portfolio
Large variety of products available
Ready for Automation
Broad portfolio of automated analysers suited for our kits
User-friendly
Uniform assay procedure, colour-coded and ready-to-use components
Precise
High diagnostic sensitivity and specificity
Semiquantitative &
Quantitative Results
Accurate and reliable results, verified by international reference materials
DYNEX® Certified Service
Complete peace of mind that your critical analyser is maintained by the experts, to ensure complete reliability and accurate results
Aspect Scientific are certified as a manufacturer approved and supported technical service provider for DYNEX® Technologies ELISA Automation Systems.
This allows us to deliver the quality of technical service and support that the equipment manufacturer recommends and guarantees that all work is carried out using manufacturer procedures, by manufacturer trained service personnel and using only genuine DYNEX® spare parts, test and calibration equipment.
We offer fully comprehensive service and support contracts and/or one-off chargeable service visits across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Whether you require preventative maintenance servicing of your analyser, technical support, or a repair, please contact us and we will be able to provide you with a solution.
We are also able to offer complete applications support for users of DYNEX® ELISA equipment, including assay writing services, support in validating new tests on existing platforms and operator training courses.
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What is ELISA?
ELISA stands for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. ELISA is a laboratory technique used to detect or measure substances such as antibodies, antigens and proteins. It is widely used in clinical diagnostics, infectious disease testing, research and veterinary diagnostics. ELISA is based on the specific interaction between antibodies and antigens, combined with an enzyme linked detection system that produces a measurable signal.
Modern ELISA workflows can be performed manually or automated using specialist laboratory equipment.
ELISA stands for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. ELISA is a laboratory technique used to detect or measure substances such as antibodies, antigens and proteins. It is widely used in clinical diagnostics, infectious disease testing, research and veterinary diagnostics. ELISA is based on the specific interaction between antibodies and antigens, combined with an enzyme linked detection system that produces a measurable signal.
Modern ELISA workflows can be performed manually or automated using specialist laboratory equipment.
The History of ELISA
From early enzyme immunoassays to modern laboratory automation
The development of ELISA dates back to the early 1970s. Researchers including Eva Engvall and Peter Perlmann published early work describing enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays for quantitative measurement of immunoglobulins, while researchers in the Netherlands were independently developing enzyme immunoassay methods around the same period.
The technology subsequently developed into a widely used alternative to radioactive immunoassays and became increasingly important in clinical diagnostics, research and infectious disease testing. Advances in antibodies, microplate technology, instrumentation and laboratory automation have continued to develop ELISA over the decades.
Today, ELISA remains a widely used laboratory technique, while automated systems allow laboratories to process ELISA assays with far less manual intervention.
Manual ELISA vs Automated ELISA
Manual ELISA can be a practical option for smaller workloads, but as sample numbers increase, repetitive pipetting, washing, incubation and plate handling can consume significant amounts of technician time.
Automated ELISA systems can perform many of these repetitive processes automatically, helping laboratories improve efficiency and consistency.
The right approach depends on your workload, assay portfolio, laboratory space, staffing and testing requirements.
ELISA Automation for
High Throughput Laboratories
For laboratories processing large numbers of samples, automation can provide an opportunity to increase capacity without increasing manual workload at the same rate. DYNEX® systems are designed to automate the repetitive stages of ELISA processing and can support different assay configurations and laboratory workflows.
The appropriate system depends on sample volume, assay requirements and the level of automation required.
Why Choose Aspect Scientific?
About Aspect Scientific
Aspect Scientific was formed by Phil Emsley and David Wilkinson in 2015. Since then the company has expanded rapidly and we now have a large nationwide team working with some of the world’s most well known diagnostic instrumentation manufacturers and suppliers.
Aspect Scientific HQ is based in a peaceful rural location on the historic Oulton Estate near Tarporley, in Cheshire, North West England. However our services span throughout the British Isles with our team of Field Service Engineers.
News & Blog
Meet Andrea Horridge – our Technical Support Manager
In this Q&A with our Technical Support Manager, Andrea Horridge, we explore how Aspect Scientific helps labs optimise ELISA automation and more.
Aspect Scientific Achieves ISO 27001:2022 Certification Through BSI
Aspect Scientific has successfully renewed its ISO 9001 certification through BSI.
ISO 9001 Recertification: A Milestone in Diagnostics Quality Management
ISO 9001 Certification Renewed: Aspect Scientific Reaffirms Commitment to Quality in Diagnostics
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ELISA?
ELISA stands for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and is a laboratory technique used to detect or measure specific substances such as antibodies and antigens.
What is ELISA automation?
ELISA automation uses laboratory instrumentation to automate some or all of the repetitive steps involved in ELISA testing.
What are the benefits of ELISA automation?
Automation can help reduce manual workload, improve consistency, increase throughput and standardise repetitive laboratory processes.
What is a microplate reader?
A microplate reader is laboratory equipment used to measure signals from the wells of a microplate. In ELISA applications, this commonly involves measuring absorbance.
What is a microplate washer?
A microplate washer automates the washing stages of a microplate assay.
Which DYNEX® ELISA systems do you supply?
Aspect Scientific supplies DYNEX® ELISA automation systems including the DS2®, DSX® and Agility®, alongside other DYNEX® microplate instrumentation.
Do you provide laboratory equipment servicing?
Yes. Aspect Scientific provides technical service, preventative maintenance, repairs, technical support, installation and other support services for medical diagnostic instrumentation and laboratory automation systems.
Do you provide laboratory equipment servicing across the UK?
Yes. Aspect Scientific provides nationwide technical service and support across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Do you provide DYNEX® servicing?
Yes. Aspect Scientific is a manufacturer approved and supported technical service provider for DYNEX® Technologies ELISA Automation Systems.
Can you help us choose an ELISA automation system?
Yes. We can discuss your workload, assays, throughput requirements and laboratory setup and help identify an appropriate automation solution.
Do you supply veterinary ELISA kits?
Yes. Aspect Scientific supplies veterinary diagnostic products including ELISA test kits for a range of animal species and applications.
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