Fig. 4 Monitoring in a non-laboratory environment
The portability of the MinION sequencer, coupled with VolTRAX, our automated sample and library-preparation device, means that it is possible to perform sequencing-based assays outside of a laboratory environment. Together with user-friendly analyses, this could potentially allow testing for chronic conditions like CML to be performed in a doctor’s surgery. As well as giving greater control to the patient, and making the testing process more convenient, this approach could minimise the amount of time taken to return results, meaning that any necessary action could be taken within hours of taking the sample, in contrast to the current waiting time of several weeks.