Applications

Built for Every Life Science Laboratory

The SOPORI™ SideKick delivers reliable, automated mycoplasma detection across the full spectrum of life science research and manufacturing environments.

Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Reliable QC Testing for Biologics and Vaccines

Mycoplasma contamination is a critical quality concern in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The SOPORI™ SideKick provides rapid, reproducible testing for cell banks, production bioreactors, and final product release — helping QC teams maintain compliance and accelerate batch release timelines.

  • Cell bank qualification and testing
  • In-process and end-of-production testing
  • Biologics and vaccine manufacturing QC
  • Contract manufacturing organization (CMO) testing

Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

SOPORI™ SideKick Application

Cell Therapy Laboratories

Rapid Contamination Screening for Advanced Therapies

Cell and gene therapy programs demand the highest standards of contamination control. The SideKick's automated workflow delivers fast, sensitive mycoplasma detection for CAR-T, iPSC, and stem cell programs — enabling teams to make release decisions with confidence.

  • CAR-T cell manufacturing and release testing
  • iPSC and stem cell culture monitoring
  • Gene therapy vector production QC
  • Clinical-stage cell therapy programs

Cell Therapy Laboratories

SOPORI™ SideKick Application

Research Laboratories

Routine Mycoplasma Monitoring Made Simple

Mycoplasma contamination silently compromises cell-based research data. The SideKick makes routine monitoring fast and straightforward — no specialized training required — so research teams can protect their cell cultures and trust their experimental results.

  • Routine cell culture quality monitoring
  • New cell line qualification
  • Shared laboratory and core facility testing
  • Incoming cell line screening

Research Laboratories

SOPORI™ SideKick Application

Biotechnology Companies

Scalable Testing for Growing Pipelines

As biotech pipelines grow, so does the demand for reliable, scalable mycoplasma testing. The SideKick's compact footprint and automated workflow make it ideal for growing biotech organizations that need consistent results without dedicated QC infrastructure.

  • Early-stage drug discovery cell culture QC
  • Preclinical development testing programs
  • Protein expression and production monitoring
  • Antibody development and screening workflows

Biotechnology Companies

SOPORI™ SideKick Application

Academic Research Centers

Easy-to-Use Detection for Core Facilities

Academic core facilities and research centers serve diverse user groups with varying technical expertise. The SideKick's intuitive, automated workflow requires minimal training and delivers reliable results — making it the ideal solution for shared research infrastructure.

  • Core facility mycoplasma testing services
  • Multi-user laboratory environments
  • Graduate and postdoctoral research programs
  • Collaborative research consortium testing

Academic Research Centers

SOPORI™ SideKick Application

Why the SideKick™ Works Across Every Setting

No Specialized Training Required

The fully automated workflow means any lab member can run a test — no PCR expertise needed.

Consistent Results Every Time

Automated protocols eliminate operator-to-operator variability for reproducible, audit-ready data.

Compact Benchtop Footprint

Fits in any laboratory environment without dedicated infrastructure or specialized facilities.

Fast Time to Result

Complete sample-to-result in under 3 hours — faster than traditional culture-based methods.

Find the Right Solution for Your Lab

Talk to our scientific team about your specific application and testing requirements.