The AltoStar^® Automation System AM16 is a robotic pipetting workstation used for sample purification and PCR setup controlled by the AltoStar^® Connect Software. It is intended to be used in combination with the AltoStar^® Purification Kit 1.5, the AltoStar^® Internal Control 1.5 and altona Diagnostics PCR kits for automated purification of nucleic acids and automated assay setup for in vitro diagnostic purposes.

The AltoStar^® AM16 is intended for use by professional users trained in molecular biological techniques and the operation of the AltoStar^® AM16 instrument.