A Flexible and User-Friendly qPCR Platform with Powerful Analysis Software

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Company:

ThermoFisher Scientific

Product Name:

QuantStudio 7 Pro Real-Time PCR Systems

Catalog Number:

A43162

This PCR system is intuitive and easy to use. Its dedicated software allows experiments and plate layouts to be prepared in advance on a computer and then transferred directly to the instrument. Results can also be automatically uploaded to a shared drive, depending on institutional permissions. The system supports both 96-well and 384-well plates, providing flexibility for experiments of different sizes. The analysis software is powerful and customizable, allowing users to adjust parameters and reanalyze data remotely while the instrument is available for someone else to use.

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The Good

Excellent workflow optimization, intuitive software, flexible plate formats, and powerful data analysis that can be performed remotely from the instrument.

The Bad

The maintenance costs are relatively high, even though servicing is only required approximately every three years. The system also requires proprietary plates and consumables, which limits flexibility and increases operating costs.

The Bottom Line

An outstanding qPCR platform that optimizes workflow and data analysis, with the main drawbacks being the cost of maintenance and proprietary consumables.

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