Real-Time PCR System (qPCR)

Four-channel real-time PCR system for quantification and melt-curve analysis.

  • Reliable performance
  • Precise, calibrated control
  • Supports academic & industry research
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Real-Time PCR System (qPCR) in the Research Hub lab

Enabling better research

Shared facilities for a stronger research community.

About this facility

Real-time quantitative PCR system with four optical channels, supporting SYBR Green and hydrolysis-probe chemistries, absolute and relative quantification, melt-curve analysis and high-resolution melting. The most heavily requested molecular biology instrument in the hub.

Technical specifications

Block

Format
96 × 0.1 mL
Ramp rate
4.8 °C/s

Optics

Excitation range
450-650 nm
Channels
4 (FAM / HEX / ROX / Cy5)

Performance

Dynamic range
10 orders of magnitude
Sensitivity
1 copy

Equipment included

  • 96-well silver block
  • Four-channel optical module
  • Analysis software workstation
  • Plate sealer

Typical applications

  • Gene expression quantification
  • Pathogen detection and load
  • Copy number variation
  • SNP genotyping and HRM

Supported research areas

Safety requirements

Plates must be sealed with optical-grade film only. Users supply master mix, primers and probes.

Before you book

Institutional access

No charge for faculty, staff, students and research scholars of the institution.

External access

Charged per day at the published rate, plus 18% GST. Full payment is required to confirm the booking.

Documents to prepare

  • Sample details
Read the booking guidelines