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Amplication: Consumables
Factors Impacting Gene Expression Analysis
RNA Isolation
RNA integrity, purity, and yield
Genomic DNA contamination
Inhibitors of cDNA synthesis and qPCR
RNase and DNase contamination
Reagents Reverse Transcription
cDNA synthesis efciency
RNA protection
Input RNA capacity
Accurate representation of mRNA
Reagents Real-Time qPCR
Detection sensitivity
Assay specicity
Inhibitors in sample
Reproducibility of thermal cycling conditions and instrument compatibility
PCR Plastic Consumables
Instrument compatibility
Optimum performance
Automation friendly
Potential source of contamination and inhibition
RNA Isolation
Kits are designed and formulated to assist
in the isolation of highly pure and intact RNA
from different starting materials
RNA is compatible with a variety of
downstream applications
Real-time qPCR
Northern blotting
Microarray analysis
cDNA library construction
DNase treatment ensures genomic DNA removal
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732-6800, 2 x 96-well preps
Aurum Total RNA 96 Kit
Aurum
SYBR
Green supermix
on the CFX96
Vacuum Manifold
Vacuum-mediated nucleic acid purication platform
Versatile manifold format adaptable for 96-well plate or up to
18 spin columns
Manifold ensures fast, high-quality sample preparation while
maintaining the simplicity of vacuum processing
Unique vacuum regulator design allows for complete control of
negative pressure
170-8899, 5 x 10 ml
iScript RT-qPCR Sample Preparation Reagent
732-6890, 100 ml
PureZOL RNA Isolation Reagent
RNA Isolation
732-6470, 1 unit
Aurum Vacuum Manifold
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Aurum
RNA
Mini Fatty and Fibrous Tissue 96 Isolation Reagent
Format Mini column Mini column 96-well plate Single solution
Filtration (vacuum or spin) Filtration (vacuum or spin) Filtration (vacuum or spin) organic extraction
Maximum starting
material amounts
Cultured cells 2 x 10
6
1 x 10
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1 x 10
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1 x 10
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Bacterial cells 2.4 x 10
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2.4 x 10
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8 x 10
8
2.4 x 10
9
Yeast cells 3 x 10
7
3 x 10
7
2 x 10
7
3 x 10
7
Hard animal tissue 20 mg 100 mg 100 mg
Soft to moderately 40 mg 100 mg 100 mg
hard animal tissue
Plant tissue 40 mg 100 mg 100 mg
Isolation method Silica membrane Lysis with PureZOL reagent, Silica membrane Organic extraction
purication on silica membrane
Number of preps 50 mini preps 50 mini preps 2 x 96-well plate 50 or 100 (1 ml/prep)
Number of washes 3 3 3
DNase I included* Yes Yes Yes No
DNase I digest time 15 min (animal tissue, 25 min) 15 min 10 min
Total preparation time** <5080 min (with DNase I digest) <5080 min (with DNase I digest) <60 min (with DNase I digest) <60 min
Binding capacity >100 g >100 g >40 g
Elution volume 2 x 40 l 2 x 40 l 80 l 30100 l
* Removal not required.
** Total preparation time will vary depending on the tissue or cell type and on which format is used (vacuum or spin).
For sample-specic yield information, please visit www.bio-rad.com/rna-isolation and click the RNA Isolation Selection Guide.
RNA Isolation
Selection Guide
Ordering Information
Catalog # Description Catalog # Description
732-6830 Aurum Total RNA Fatty and Fibrous Tissue Kit 170-8899 iScript RT-qPCR Sample Preparation Reagent, 500 reactions
732-6870* Aurum Total RNA Fatty and Fibrous Tissue Module 732-6880 PureZOL RNA Isolation Reagent, 50 ml
732-6820 Aurum Total RNA Mini Kit 732-6890 PureZOL RNA Isolation Reagent, 100 ml
732-6800 Aurum Total RNA 96 Kit 732-6470 Aurum Vacuum Manifold
170-8898 iScript RT-qPCR Sample Preparation Reagent, 100 reactions
* Not provided with PureZOL RNA isolation reagent (see catalog #732-6890 or #732-6880 to order separately).
Reagents
Reverse Transcription
Formulated for efcient reverse transcription
across a broad linear dynamic range
Potent RNase A inhibitors protect RNA during
setup and reverse transcription
Flexible input RNA capacity to suit different
experimental needs
Optimized for gene expression analysis using
real-time qPCR
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Reverse Transcription iScript
Kit Selector
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Select my
own primers
One-step
RT-qPCR with
SYBR
Green
One-step
RT-qPCR for
probes
iScript one-step
RT-PCR kit for probes
iScript
one-step
RT-PCR kit
with SYBR
Green
iScript Select
cDNA synthesis kit
1 g1 pg
total RNA
100 ng1 pg
total RNA
1 g1 pg
total RNA
2x probes RT-PCR
reaction mix (dNTPs,
iTaq DNA polymerase,
and stabilizers)
2x SYBR
Green
RT-PCR reaction mix
(dNTPs, iTaq
DNA
polymerase,
fuorescein,
SYBR
Green I dye,
and stabilizers)
5x iScript reaction mix
(dNTPs and
buffer components)
iScript reverse
transcriptase
(for one-step RT-PCR)
iScript reverse
transcriptase
(for one-step RT-PCR)
iScript reverse
transcriptase
Fast and
easy to use
iScript cDNA
synthesis kit
1 g100 fg
total RNA
5x iScript reaction mix
(dNTPs, oligo[dT],
random primers, and
buffer components)
iScript reverse
transcriptase
cDNA ready in 40 min
for qPCR
Maximize data
from single
20 l reaction
7.5 g100 fg
total RNA
5x iScript advanced
reaction mix
(dNTPs, oligo[dT],
random primers, and
buffer components)
iScript reverse
transcriptase
cDNA ready in 35 min
for qPCR
Forward and
reverse primers
and probe for
target gene
(not included)
RT-qPCR data
in 60 min
Forward and
reverse primers
for target gene
(not included)
RT-qPCR data in
6090 min
Oligo(dT),
random primers, and
gene-specifc primer
(GSP) enhancer
solution (3 vials)
cDNA ready in
4090 min for qPCR
Reduce
pipetting
variability
iScript reverse
transcription supermix
for RT-qPCR
1 g100 fg
total RNA
5x iScript
RT supermix
(dNTPs, oligo[dT],
random primers,
buffer components,
and iScript reverse
transcriptase)
cDNA ready in
40 min for qPCR
iScript advanced
cDNA synthesis kit
for RT-qPCR
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iScript
SYBR
SYBR
SYBR
SYBR
Green supermix. Standard curve r
2
= 0.998, efficiency = 96.5%.
RFU, relative fluorescence units.
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10 ng
1 ng
100 pg
10 pg
1 pg
iScript Select cDNA synthesis kit performs reliably over 6 orders
of magnitude using a gene-specific primer approach. Human
total RNA from 1 g to 1 pg was reverse transcribed using the iScript
Select cDNA synthesis kit. One-tenth of the resulting cDNA was
used as a template to amplify -actin gene with iQ
SYBR
Green
supermix. Standard curve r = 1.000, efficiency = 92.2%. RFU, relative
fluorescence units.
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iScript
One-Step RT-PCR Kit with SYBR
Green
For use on a broad range of real-time PCR instruments
Extremely sensitive detection (100 ng1 pg) of input RNA
iScript One-Step RT-PCR Kit for Probes
For use with all types of hybridization probes, including dual-labeled
oligonucleotide probes, FRET probes, and molecular beacons
Extremely sensitive detection (1 g1 pg) of input RNA
For more information, request bulletin 3066.
Benets of iScript one-step kits:
Provide powerful combination of iScript RNase H+ reverse transcriptase
and antibody-mediated hot-start iTaq
DNA polymerase
Are ideal for rapid, high-throughput gene expression analysis
Perform cDNA synthesis and qPCR in 1 tube, minimizing handling and
contamination risk
iScript
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iScript one-step RT-PCR kit for probes delivers unparalleled results over an extremely
wide dynamic range. RNA (1 g100 fg) isolated from HeLa cells using the Aurum
total
RNA kit was reverse transcribed and amplified using primers to -actin and a FAM-labeled
detection probe. Each dilution was performed in triplicate and RT-PCR was carried out on the
iCycler iQ real-time PCR detection system. Standard curve r = 1.000, efficiency = 97.2%,
slope = 3.39. RFU, relative fluorescence units.
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Reagents
One-Step RT-qPCR Reagents
Ordering Information
Catalog # Description $
Two-Step Reverse Transcription Reagents One-Step RT-qPCR Reagents
170-8842 iScript Advanced cDNA Synthesis Kit for RT-qPCR, 50 x 20 l reactions 170-8892 iScript One-Step RT-PCR Kit with SYBR Green, 50 x 50 l reactions
170-8843 iScript Advanced cDNA Synthesis Kit for RT-qPCR, 250 x 20 l reactions 170-8893 iScript One-Step RT-PCR Kit with SYBR Green, 200 x 50 l reactions
170-8890 iScript cDNA Synthesis Kit, 25 x 20 l reactions 170-8894 iScript One-Step RT-PCR Kit for Probes, 50 x 50 l reactions
170-8891 iScript cDNA Synthesis Kit, 100 x 20 l reactions 170-8895 iScript One-Step RT-PCR Kit for Probes, 200 x 50 l reactions
170-8840 iScript Reverse Transcription Supermix for RT-qPCR, 25 x 20 l reactions
170-8841 iScript Reverse Transcription Supermix for RT-qPCR, 100 x 20 l reactions
170-8896 iScript Select cDNA Synthesis Kit, 25 x 20 l reactions
170-8897 iScript Select cDNA Synthesis Kit, 100 x 20 l reactions
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Real-Time qPCR
Patented Sso7d fusion enzyme technology
delivers higher processivity and inhibitor
tolerance
Antibody-mediated hot-start technology
enables instant polymerase activation and
superior specicity
Choice of fast, standard, or universal
cycling conditions
Formulated for optimal performance on a
variety of real-time instruments
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Real-Time qPCR Supermixes
Property SsoAdvanced
Supermixes
iTaq
Universal
Supermixes
iQ
Supermixes Application-Specic
Kits and Reagents
Tolerance for PCR inhibitors
Sensitive detection of low-level target genes
High efciency even for difcult amplicons
Broad range of reaction conditions
Standard and fast cycling
Compatibility with any real-time instrument
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SsoAdvanced
Supermixes
Superior performance even from compromised samples
Tolerance for a broad range of reaction conditions and difcult amplicons
Optimal results from standard and fast PCR
iTaq
Universal Supermixes
Robust and sensitive qPCR data
Instant polymerase activation
Reliable results from standard and fast cycling conditions
Compatible with any real-time instrument
iQ
Supermixes
Reliable and reproducible qPCR performance
qPCR with increased specicity
Proven formulation for basic qPCR assays and needs
Quick activation of antibody-mediated hot-start enzyme
Application-Specic Kits and Reagents
Superior high resolution melt (HRM) data for single nucleotide
polymorphism (SNP) detection
Accurate methylation detection
Novel quantitative chromatin structure information using qPCR
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SsoAdvanced
Supermixes
SsoAdvanced
SYBR
Green Supermix*
Novel Sso7d fusion polymerase enables increased resistance to PCR
inhibitors and higher processivity for dye-based real-time qPCR
Robust formulation delivers maximum efciency, sensitivity, and
reproducibility across a broad range of standard and fast cycling conditions
Antibody-mediated hot-start technology and optimized buffer allow for instant
polymerase activation and rapid polymerization kinetics to enable fast PCR
Advanced formulation tolerates a broad range of reaction conditions,
primer concentrations, and temperature ranges
For more information, request bulletin 6136.
* SsoAdvanced
universal SYBR
SYBR
SYBR
d
(R
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400
300
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100
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Temperature, C
SsoAdvanced
SYBR
SYBR
Green supermix ()
or a traditional Taq DNA polymerasebased qPCR master mix ().
SsoAdvanced
SYBR
Supermixes
SsoFast
Probes Supermix
Novel Sso7d fusion polymerase enables increased resistance to PCR
inhibitors and higher processivity for probe-based real-time qPCR
Robust formulation allows simultaneous detection of up to 2 different
gene targets using uorogenic probes with maximum efciency,
sensitivity, and reproducibility across a broad range of standard and fast
cycling conditions
Antibody-mediated hot-start technology and optimized buffer allow for instant
polymerase activation and rapid polymerization kinetics to enable fast PCR
For more information, request bulletin 5869.
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supermixes
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C
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Exceptional reproducibility can be achieved on the CFX384
real-time PCR detection system with SsoFast probes supermix.
Efficient discrimination and reliable quantification can be obtained from
1.33-fold serial dilutions of input template. The GAPDH gene was
amplified from varying amounts of HeLa cDNA (1 ng102 pg). From
left to right: () 1 ng, 565 pg, 320 pg, 181 pg, and 102 pg;
() 752 pg, 425 pg, 240 pg, and 136 pg. GAPDH efficiency =
91.5%, R
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= 0.997. Inset shows the standard curve for the various
dilutions. Total qPCR run time = 50 min. Cq, quantification cycle;
RFU, relative fluorescence units.
SsoFast probes supermix maintains exceptional stability on
the high-throughput CFX automation system. Tenfold serial
dilutions of 100 ng1 pg cDNA from human spleen were used in
each 20 l reaction to detect GAPDH. All reactions were assembled
and loaded onto the CFX automation system. The following cycling
conditions were used: 95C for 10 min, followed by 35 cycles
of 95C for 15 sec and 60C for 60 sec. After each plate run,
an additional hold time was introduced to prolong the total time
between plates. Results for five plates (048 hr) are shown.
SsoFast probes supermix delivers superior results for gene
expression analysis of two targets on the CFX96
real-time
PCR detection system, with no difference in detection of a low-
expressing gene in duplex or simplex. cDNA from human liver
(100 ng) was used in each 20 l reaction. () HEX-labeled GAPDH probe
duplex reaction; () Texas Redlabeled IL-2 probe duplex reaction;
() HEX-labeled GAPDH probe simplex reaction; () Texas Redlabeled
IL-2 probe simplex reaction. Total qPCR run time = 38 min. RFU, relative
fluorescence units.
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4 39.5 97.3 0.999
5 48.0 95.9 0.999
Sso7d Polymerase
The dsDNA binding protein, Sso7d, stabilizes the polymerase-template complex, increases
processivity, and provides greater speed and reduced reaction times compared to
conventional DNA polymerases. Sso7d fusion polymerases are signicantly more resistant to
PCR inhibitors, making the SsoAdvanced and SsoFast supermixes ideal choices for challenging
applications, such as direct qPCR, without the need for sample preparation.
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iTaq
Universal Supermixes
iTaq
Universal SYBR
Green Supermix
Advanced 2x ready-to-use supermix, formulated to deliver robust qPCR
results with superior sensitivity, efciency, and specicity
Optimized buffer allows consistent results using both standard and fast
cycling protocols
Antibody-mediated iTaq DNA polymerase enables fast activation and
superior specicity in qPCR
Formulation developed for optimal results on any real-time PCR instrument
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Exceptional reproducibility can be achieved with iTaq
universal SYBR
universal SYBR
universal SYBR
universal SYBR
universal SYBR
Green
supermix produced a GAPDH efciency of 108.1% over several orders
of linear dynamic range. Standard curve R
2
= 0.993, slope = 3.14.
RFU, relative uorescence units.
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iTaq
Universal Supermixes
iTaq Universal Probes Supermix
Advanced 2x ready-to-use supermix, formulated to deliver robust qPCR
results with superior sensitivity, efciency, and specicity
Optimized buffer allows consistent results for simplex and duplex reactions
using both standard and fast cycling protocols
Antibody-mediated iTaq DNA polymerase enables fast activation and
superior specicity in qPCR
Formulation developed for optimal results on any real-time PCR instrument
iTaq universal probes supermix is excellent for gene expression
analysis. The human -actin gene was amplied from HeLa cDNA
(100 ng100 fg) using FAM-labeled probes on a CFX96
real-time PCR
detection system. iTaq universal probes supermix produced a -actin
efciency of 94.3% over 6 orders of linear dynamic range. Standard
curve R
2
= 0.999, slope = 3.47. RFU, relative uorescence units.
Exceptional reproducibility can be achieved with iTaq universal
probes supermix. Efcient discrimination and reliable quantication
can be obtained from a 1.33-fold serial dilution of input template. The
human -actin gene was amplied from varying amounts of HeLa
cDNA (1 ng136 pg). From left to right: 1 ng, 753 pg, 565 pg, 425 pg,
320 pg, 240 pg, 181 pg, and 136 pg. Inset is a magnied view showing
robust discrimination and reproducible amplication (six replicates for
each input amount). RFU, relative uorescence units.
iTaq universal probes supermix allows accurate detection of
low-abundance targets. The IL-1 gene was amplied from HeLa
cDNA (100, 10, 1, and 0.1 ng) using FAM-labeled probes on a CFX96
real-time PCR detection system. iTaq universal probes supermix
showed sensitive detection of the IL-1 gene even with very low cDNA
inputs. RFU, relative uorescence units.
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iQ
Supermixes
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supermixes
iQ
SYBR
SYBR
Green Supermix
Analysis of low-, medium-, and high-abundance target genes with superior
sensitivity and efciency
Formulated for maximum SYBR
SYBR
Supermixes
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iQ Supermix
Maximum efciency and sensitivity for qPCR using uorogenic probes
Reliable amplication over a wide dynamic range of human genomic and
plasmid DNA concentrations
Contains antibody-mediated hot-start iTaq
software. Amplification was carried out for 35 cycles. Total run time including melt curve = 150 min.
RFU, relative fluorescence units.
Accurate methylation detection with precision melt supermix. Mixtures
of methylated and unmethylated human genomic DNA of varying ratios were
analyzed using HRM on a CFX384 real-time PCR detection system. Increasing
amounts of methylated DNA (, 0%; , 2%; , 5%; , 50%; , 75%; , 95%;
and , 100%) were analyzed for methylation of the human RARB2 gene. The
genomic region contains 7 CpG sites and is 88 base pairs in length. Total run
time including melt curve = 190 min. RFU, relative uorescence units.
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EpiQ
chromatin SYBR
real-time PCR detection system. A, closed chromatin regions were protected from nuclease digestion and remained
intact prior to amplication, resulting in minimal quantication cycle (Cq) delays (Cq = 0.58) following nuclease treatment; B, open
chromatin regions were susceptible to nuclease digestion and were unavailable for amplication, leading to signicant Cq delays
(Cq = 8.08) after nuclease treatment. A comparison of Cqs with the amplication efciencies for each gene target factored in
was used to determine the accessibility of the target gene, calculated to be >99% for GAPDH. RFU, relative uorescence units.
Chromatin consists of DNA spooled around complexes of histone
protein molecules called nucleosomes ().
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With nuclease
Cq
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A. HBB Reference Gene (epigenetically silenced) B. GAPDH Target Gene (constitutively expressed)
Open chromatin
Closed chromatin
EpiQ
Chromatin SYBR
Green Supermix
Robust formulation delivers superior sensitivity and efciency for qPCR
from genomic DNA templates
Protocol is optimized for difcult real-time qPCR reactions for high GC
amplicons
Supermix contains uorescein and ROX and is compatible with all
real-time PCR instruments except Applied Biosystems 7000, 7300,
7700, and 7900 models (additional ROX can be added by ordering
the dye separately, catalog #172-5858)
For more information, request bulletin 6020.
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Standard PCR Reagents
iTaq
DNA Polymerase
Antibody-mediated hot-start DNA polymerase for quick 3 min activation
at 95C
Polymerase prevents nonspecic amplication and primer-dimers in both
PCR and real-time PCR applications
For more information, request bulletin 2779.
dNTP Mix
Formulated for consistency and higher efciency in PCR and real-time PCR
Robust dNTP solution withstands multiple rounds of freeze-thawing and
temperature cycling
iProof
SYBR
Green
Supermix*
iTaq
Universal
SYBR
Green
Supermix
iQ
SYBR
Green
Supermix
SsoFast
EvaGreen
Supermix
EpiQ
Chromatin
SYBR
Green
Supermix
SsoFast
Probes
Supermix
iTaq
Universal
Probes
Supermix
iQ
Supermix
iQ
Multiplex
Powermix
iScript
One-Step
RT-PCR Kit
with SYBR
Green
iScript
One-Step
RT-PCR Kit
for Probes
Bio-Rad
CFX96
, CFX96 Touch
,
CFX384
, CFX384 Touch
,
CFX Connect
iQ
, iQ
5, MyiQ
, MyiQ
2
MiniOpticon
, DNA Engine
Opticon
I and II
Applied Biosystems
StepOne/StepOne Plus
7500, ViiA 7
7000, 7300, 7700, 7900HT
Stratagene
Mx3000P, 3005P, 4000
Eppendorf
Mastercycler ep
realplex 2 or 4
QIAGEN/Corbett
Rotor-Gene 3000, 6000, Q
Roche
LightCycler 480
LightCycler 1.0, 1.5, 2.0
Idaho Technology
LightScanner HR-1
LightScanner 32
Recommended for use as is ROX reference setting must be turned off BSA must be added according to instrument specications
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universal SYBR
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, S1000
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DNA Engine Tetrad
,
DNA Engine Tetrad 2,
DNA Engine Dyad
,
Dyad Disciple
, PTC-100
Bio-Rad T100
, MyCycler
Bio-Rad iCycler
Bio-Rad MJ Mini
Applied Biosystems 0.2 ml tube
cyclers (2720, 9700, Veriti)
Applied Biosystems 0.1 ml tube
cyclers (9800 fast, Veriti fast)
Applied Biosystems 384-well
cyclers (9700, Veriti)
Eppendorf Mastercycler series
Real-Time PCR Instrument
Bio-Rad CFX96
, CFX96 Touch
, CFX384
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CFX384 Touch
,* CFX Connect
Bio-Rad iCycler iQ
, iQ
5, MyiQ
, MyiQ
2
Bio-Rad Chromo4
Bio-Rad DNA Engine Opticon
and Opticon 2
Bio-Rad MiniOpticon
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Applied Biosystems standard
systems (7300, 7500, 7900HT)
Applied Biosystems fast systems
(7500 fast, 7900HT fast, StepOne,
StepOnePlus)
Eppendorf Mastercycler ep realplex
Stratagene (Agilent) Mx series
QIAGEN/Corbett Rotor-Gene
Roche LightCycler 480
Other Instruments
Applied Biosystems DNA
sequencers (3100, 3700, 3730)
Idaho Technology LightScanner
Recommended
Compatible
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48- and 96-Well Plates
Hard-Shell
Semi-Skirted
High-Prole Low-Prole High-Prole Low-Prole High-Prole
Catalog # HSS-xxxx HSP-9xxx MLP-xxxx MLL-xxxx 223-9441
Thermal Cycler
Bio-Rad C1000
, C1000 Touch
,
S1000
Bio-Rad T100
Bio-Rad DNA Engine
,
DNA Engine Tetrad
,
DNA Engine Tetrad 2,
DNA Engine Dyad
,
Dyad Disciple
, PTC-100
Bio-Rad MyCycler
Bio-Rad iCycler
Bio-Rad MJ Mini
Applied Biosystems
0.2 ml tube cyclers
(2720, 9700, Veriti)
Applied Biosystems
0.1 ml tube cyclers
(9800 fast, Veriti fast)
Eppendorf Mastercycler series
Real-Time PCR Instrument
Bio-Rad CFX96
, CFX96 Touch
,
CFX Connect
Bio-Rad iCycler iQ
, iQ
5, MyiQ
,
MyiQ
2
Bio-Rad Chromo4
Bio-Rad DNA Engine
Opticon
, Opticon 2
Bio-Rad MiniOpticon
*
Applied Biosystems standard
systems (7300, 7500, 7900HT) Except 7900HT Except 7900HT
Applied Biosystems fast systems
(7500 fast, StepOne, StepOnePlus) Except 7900 fast
Eppendorf Mastercycler ep realplex
Stratagene (Agilent) Mx series
Other Instruments
Applied Biosystems DNA
sequencers (3100, 3700, 3730)
Idaho Technology LightScanner
Recommended
Compatible
* CFX384
, CFX384 Touch
, and MiniOpticon real-time PCR detection systems are factory calibrated for white tubes and white-well plates. White plastics are recommended due to their superior
signal-to-noise ratio. Using clear tubes or clear-well plates on these instruments will require user calibration.
PCR Plastic Consumables
Instrument Compatibility
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TLS-0801, clear
TLS-0851, white
Low-Prole Tube Strips without Caps
TBS-0201, 8-tube, clear
TBS-1201, 12-tube, clear
High-Prole Tube Strips without Caps
Individual PCR Tubes, 0.2 and 0.5 ml
These high-prole PCR tubes have double-locking caps that wont pop open
during cycling. PCR volume ranges are 5125 l for 0.2 ml tubes and 10200 l
for 0.5 ml tubes. Tubes with at, frosted caps for easy labeling are available in
both 0.2 and 0.5 ml sizes (not suitable for real-time PCR).
To help prevent accidental contamination by multiple users, the 0.5 ml individual
tubes with attached caps are available in resealable plastic bags of 100 tubes.
Use of a capping tool is recommended for proper sealing of caps on tubes.
Both tubes and caps are available in strips of 8 or 12 for use in 48-well and
96-well sample blocks.
Tight sealing and convenient handling for multiple samples
Choice of domed or at optical cap strips
TWI-0201,
0.2 ml, domed cap
TBI-0501, TBI-0502,
0.5 ml, at cap
TFI-0201,
0.2 ml, at cap
TBI-0201,
0.2 ml, without cap
High-Prole 0.2 ml PCR Tube Strips
Recommended reaction volumes are 5125 l, which are suitable for most
standard PCR and qPCR instruments.
Low-Prole 0.2 ml PCR Tube Strips
These tubes reduce the potential for condensate formation and also allow
greater light capture in uorescence assays, such as those performed in
real-time PCR. Low-prole tubes are ideal for use in fast and low-volume
PCR reactions. The tube height is 15.5 mm. Low-prole tubes are available in
opaque white for optical applications.
Cap Strips for 0.2 ml PCR Tubes and PCR Plates
These cap strips provide extremely tight sealing of all Bio-Rad 0.2 ml
PCR tubes and plates during thermal cycling and cold storage. Flat cap
strips feature ultraclear upper surfaces, which are ideal for uorescence
applications. Average light transmittance is 1.7-fold higher than with standard-
clarity domed cap strips. Flat caps are available in strips of 8 and domed
caps are available in strips of 8 or 12. Use of a capping tool is recommended
for proper sealing of caps on tubes or plates.
TCS-0803, ultraclear
Optical Flat 8-Cap Strips
TCS-0801, 8-cap, clear
TCS-1201, 12-cap, clear
Domed Cap Strips
PCR Plastic Consumables
Tubes and Strips
Individual Tubes
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Capping Tools and Racks Multiplate 48-Well PCR Plates
The versatile, unskirted design and 48-well format make these Multiplate
unskirted PCR plates ideal for laboratories using 48-well blocks on Bio-Rad
instruments. The plates are suitable for reaction volumes of 5125 l. The
polypropylene construction of Multiplate PCR plates confers very low protein
binding and excellent preservation of sample volume. When less than a full
plate is needed, these plates can be easily cut with scissors to the required
size. Two plate styles are available:
High-prole (20.70 mm) wells, clear designed to t in most thermal
cyclers
Low-prole (15.50 mm) wells, clear or white optimized for fast PCR and
low-volume reactions
Compatible Instruments
Bio-Rad C1000
, C1000 Touch
, T100
, DNA Engine
family,
MJ Mini
, MiniOpticon
Tool
ECT-2000
Strip Cap Tool
TRC-0501, with covers
96-Place Racks
PCR Plastic Consumables
Capping Tools, Racks, and Multiplate
Plates
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Features of Hard-Shell PCR plates include:
Uniform wells that reduce well-to-well variability in optical assays, such as
those performed in real-time PCR
White-well option, which allows increased uorescent signal strength
Color-coded skirts with clear or white wells
Low-cost, user-readable bar code option for convenient database tracking
Hard-Shell Low-Prole 96-Well Skirted PCR Plates
Features of the skirted plates include:
Reaction volumes of 5125 l (200 l maximum)
Low-prole (16.05 mm) wells optimized for low-volume reactions and fast PCR
Superior stability and atness, allowing precise positioning for automation
Full skirt for robotic handling and labeling surface
Footprint and well spacing that match ANSI/SBS standard dimensions
Black alphanumeric labeling for easy well identication
Compatible Instruments
Bio-Rad C1000
, C1000 Touch
, S1000
, DNA Engine
family, PTC-100
, CFX96
,
CFX96 Touch
, CFX Connect
, Chromo4
Plates
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Hard-Shell High-Prole 96-Well Semi-Skirted
PCR Plates
These Hard-Shell PCR plates t most thermal cyclers. Features of semi-
skirted plates include:
Reaction volumes of 5125 l (350 l maximum)
High-prole (20.75 mm) wells that t most thermal cyclers, real-time PCR
detection systems, and DNA sequencers
Warp-free half-height skirt for improved robotic handling and labeling surface
Black alphanumeric labeling for easy well identication
Compatible Instruments
Bio-Rad C1000
, C1000 Touch
, S1000
, T100
, DNA Engine
family, PTC-100
, iCycler
, iQ
5,
iCycler iQ
, MyiQ
, MyiQ
2, Chromo4
,
CFX96 Touch
, CFX Connect
, Chromo4, DNA
Engine Opticon
,
iCycler, MJ Mini
; Applied Biosystems
0.2 ml tube cyclers, real-time systems, and
DNA sequencers; Eppendorf Mastercycler
series; Stratagene (Agilent) Mx series; Idaho
Technology LightScanner
PCR Plastic Consumables
Hard-Shell
and Multiplate
Plates
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Hard-Shell 384-Well PCR Plates
Hard-Shell PCR plates are designed to withstand the stresses of thermal
cycling and robotic handling. The patented two-component design provides
superior stability and atness, allowing precise positioning for automation.
Features include:
Reaction volumes of 130 l (50 l maximum)
Extremely uniform wells that reduce well-to-well variability in optical assays,
such as those performed in real-time PCR
White-well option for increased uorescent signal strength
Color-coded skirts with clear or white wells
Warp-free skirt and deck for improved robotic handling
Footprint and well spacing that match ANSI/SBS standard dimensions
Low-cost, user-readable bar code option for convenient database tracking
Two plate styles are available.
Standard for most instruments
480 for Roche LightCycler 480
Compatible Instruments
Roche LightCycler 480; Bio-Rad C1000,
C1000 Touch, S1000, DNA Engine family,
CFX384, CFX384 Touch; Applied Biosystems
cyclers and real-time systems; Eppendorf
Mastercycler series
iQ High-Prole 96-Well Semi-Skirted
Real-Time PCR Plates
These semi-skirted, high-prole PCR plates are optimized for iQ
5, iCycler iQ
,
MyiQ
2, and MyiQ
, C1000 Touch
, S1000
,
T100
, DNA Engine
family, PTC-100
, MyCycler
,
iCycler
, CFX384 Touch
;
Applied Biosystems cyclers, real-time systems,
and DNA sequencers; Eppendorf Mastercycler
series; Idaho Technology LightScanner
PCR Plastic Consumables
IQ
and Hard-Shell
Plates
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Microseal 'C' Optical Seals
Microseal 'C' optical seals are optically clear adhesive lms designed for
optical assays, such as those performed in real-time PCR. The seals can be
used for microplates with raised well rims. Features include:
Form a tight seal for PCR and qPCR
Pressure- and heat-sensitive adhesive sticks to the plate, not your gloves
Sealing tool for applying even pressure is included
Free from DNase, RNase, and human DNA contaminants
Microseal 'B' Adhesive Seals, Optically Clear
Microseal 'B' seals provide an adhesive-based sealing option for thermal
cycling using thin-wall PCR plates. The strong adhesive layer ensures secure
sample storage (from as low as 40C and up to 110C) or transport before or
after cycling, as well as tight sealing during thermal cycling when supplemental
pressure is applied by a heated lid. This clear polyester lm allows easy
inspection of sample wells and effective light transmission for optical assays.
The sealing surface is protected from contamination by a peel-away release
liner. Perforated end-tabs allow removal of overhanging lm for automation and
other applications. Accessories include:
Optical compression pad (96-well) enhances the seal integrity of
Microseal 'B' clear seals when used in real-time PCR detection systems
Optical lm sealing kit contains 100 Microseal 'B' clear seals and an
optical compression pad
MSB-1001
Microseal 'B' Adhesive Seals
MSA-5001
Microseal 'A' Film
MSR-0001
Sealing Roller
ADR-3296
Optical Compression Pad
Microseal 'F' Foil
These aluminized foil seals act as a barrier against evaporation from 80C to
105C. They are thin enough to pierce with a pipet tip for recovery of samples
from individual wells, and they are suitable for use with automated systems,
such as the ABI 3700 DNA analyzer. In addition to cold storage applications,
they can be used for thermal cycling for sample volumes of 25 l (96-well) or
5 l (384-well).
Microseal 'A' Film
Microseal 'A' lm quickly and effectively seals the full range of Bio-Rad PCR
plates and tubes. The pliant inner layer is designed to seal tightly during cycling
yet to release smoothly to minimize the risk of aerosol formation and cross-
contamination of samples. This lm is easily cut for use with fewer than 96
wells; a peel-away release liner protects the sealing surface from contamination
(not suitable for qPCR). An optional sealing roller provides a quick way to
rmly seal Microseal 'A' lm on an entire array of wells.
MSC-1001
Microseal 'C' Optical Seals
PCR Plastic Consumables
Microseal
Sealers
MSF-1001
Microseal 'F' Foil
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Catalog # Description
Individual PCR Tubes with Attached Caps (0.2 ml)
TFI-0201 PCR Tubes with Flat Caps (0.2 ml), clear, 1,000
TWI-0201 PCR Tubes with Domed Caps (0.2 ml), clear, 1,000
Individual PCR Tubes without Caps (0.2 ml)
TBI-0201 PCR Tubes without Caps (0.2 ml), clear, 1,000
Individual PCR Tubes with Attached Caps (0.5 ml)
TBI-0501 PCR Tubes with Flat Caps (0.5 ml), clear, 1,000 (2 bags of 500)
TBI-0502 PCR Tubes with Flat Caps (0.5 ml), clear, 800 (8 bags of 100)
High-Profile Tube Strips without Caps (0.2 ml)
TBS-0201 8-Tube Strips without Caps (0.2 ml), clear, 120 strips (960 PCR tubes)
TBS-1201 12-Tube Strips without Caps (0.2 ml), clear, 100 strips (1,200 PCR tubes)
Low-Profile 8-Tube Strips without Caps (0.2 ml)
TLS-0801 Low-Profile 8-Tube Strips without Caps (0.2 ml), clear, 120 (960 PCR tubes)
TLS-0851 Low-Profile 8-Tube Strips without Caps (0.2 ml), white, 120 (960 PCR tubes)
Domed Cap Strips
TCS-0801 Domed 8-Cap Strips, for 0.2 ml PCR tubes and plates, clear, 120
TCS-1201 Domed 12-Cap Strips, for 0.2 ml PCR tubes and plates, clear, 200
Optical Flat Cap Strips
TCS-0803 Optical Flat 8-Cap Strips, for 0.2 ml PCR tubes and plates, ultraclear, 120
High-Profile Tube Strips with Domed Cap Strips (0.2 ml)
TBC-0802 8-Tube Strips and Domed Cap Strips (0.2 ml), clear, 20 bags of 12 x 8-tube strips and 12 x 8-cap strips (1,920 PCR tubes and 1,920 caps)
TBC-1202 12-Tube Strips and Domed Cap Strips (0.2 ml), clear, 20 bags of 8 x 12-tube strips and 8 x 12-cap strips (1,920 PCR tubes and 1,920 caps)
Capping Tools and Racks
TRC-9601 PCR Tube Rack, ANSI/SBS standard, white, 10
TRC-0501 96-Place Racks, with covers, for PCR tubes and unskirted and semi-skirted microplates, assorted colors, 5
ECT-1000 Easy Cap Tool, ensures tight seal for 0.2 ml PCR tubes or 96-well microplates
ECT-2000 Strip Cap Tool, for sealing 8- and 12-cap strips on PCR plates or tubes
Multiplate 48-Well PCR Plates
MLP-4801 Multiplate 48-Well Unskirted PCR Plates, clear, 50 plates
MLL-4801 Multiplate Low-Profile 48-Well Unskirted PCR Plates, clear, 50 plates
MLL-4851 Multiplate Low-Profile 48-Well Unskirted PCR Plates, white, 50 plates
Multiplate 96-Well Unskirted PCR Plates
MLP-9601 Multiplate 96-Well Unskirted PCR Plates, clear, 25 plates
MLP-9651 Multiplate 96-Well Unskirted PCR Plates, white, 25 plates
MLP-9631 Multiplate 96-Well Unskirted PCR Plates, blue, 25 plates
Multiplate Low-Profile 96-Well Unskirted PCR Plates
MLL-9601 Multiplate Low-Profile 96-Well Unskirted PCR Plates, clear, 25 plates
MLL-9651 Multiplate Low-Profile 96-Well Unskirted PCR Plates, white, 25 plates
iQ 96-Well PCR Plates
223-9441 iQ 96-Well PCR Plates, 25 plates
PCR Plastic Consumables
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Ordering Information
Description Clear Wells White Wells Black Wells
Hard-Shell Low-Profile 96-Well Skirted PCR Plates
White shell, 50 HSP-9601 HSP-9655
Red shell, 50 HSP-9611
Yellow shell, 50 HSP-9621
Blue shell, 50 HSP-9631 HSP-9635
Green shell, 50 HSP-9641 HSP-9645
Black shell, 50 HSP-9661 HSP-9665 HSP-9666
White shell, bar-coded, 50 HSP-9901 HSP-9955
Hard-Shell High-Profile 96-Well Semi-Skirted PCR Plates
Clear shell, 25 HSS-9601
Green shell, 25 HSS-9641
Black shell, 25 HSS-9665
Clear shell, bar-coded, 25 HSS-9901
Hard-Shell 384-Well Standard PCR Plates
Clear shell, 50 HSP-3801 HSP-3805
Red shell, 50 HSP-3811
Yellow shell, 50 HSP-3821
Blue shell, 50 HSP-3831
Green shell, 50 HSP-3841
Black shell, 50 HSP-3865 HSP-3866
Clear shell, bar-coded, 50 HSP-3901 HSP-3905
50 Plates 100 Plates, 100 Microseal 'C' Seals
Hard-Shell 384-Well 480 PCR Plates with Bar Code on Row A Side
Clear shell, white well HSR-4805 HSR-4805K
Clear shell, clear well HSR-4801 HSR-4801K
Catalog # Description
PCR Plate Sealers
MSA-5001 Microseal 'A' Film, package of 50 seals
MSB-1001 Microseal 'B' Adhesive Seals, optically clear, 100 seals
MSC-1001 Microseal 'C' Optical Seals, 100 seals
MSF-1001 Microseal 'F' Foil, package of 100 seals
MSR-0001 Sealing Roller, for film seals
ADR-3296 Optical Compression Pad, for improved film sealing of 96-well plates in DNA Engine Opticon 2 and Chromo4 systems
ADR-5001 Pressure Pad, uniformly distributes lid pressure for sealing film
MSO-1001 Optical Film Sealing Kit, for 96-well plates, includes optical compression pad, 100 Microseal 'B' clear adhesive seals
223-9444 Optical Sealing Tape, package of 100 sheets
223-9442 96-Well PCR Plate Sealing Mats, 5
PCR Plastic Consumables
Ordering Information
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Group
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