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Multimode Microplate Reader: Infinite® 200 PRO NanoQuant

Source: Tecan

The Infinite® 200 PRO NanoQuant is the ideal solution for a broad range of applications for measuring DNA- or RNA- quantification, for quality control and labeling efficiency. It delivers excellent sensitivity, multiplexing capability and high format flexibility including 6 – 384-well microplates, half-area plates as well as cuvettes and the NanoQuant Plate for low concentration and small sample size.

The Infinite® 200 PRO NanoQuant was the first microplate reader to be developed specifically for absorbance applications with small sample size. This sensitive plate reader meets highest spectrometer capabilities covering the UV to NIR spectral range and is available with Tecan’s Quad4 monochromators™ or with UV-stable filters, and can detect DNA concentrations as low as 1 ng/μl.

The patented NanoQuant Plate™ is a sensitive, quartz-based tool that can measure up to 16 samples  simultaneously from sample volumes as low as 2 μl, using a separate quartz optic for each sample. The NanoQuant Plate is compatible with multi-channel pipettes and allows the detection of nucleic acids. The plate offers quick and easy cleaning to minimize the risk of cross contamination. In addition after a working day the plate can be even cleaned in an ultra sonic water bath for additional efficient cleaning.

Infinite 200 PRO NanoQuant uses special i-control software that features quick and easy DNA/RNA quantification and label determination efficiency.  The i-control software is easy-to-use and flexible tool, which gives the user complete control over Tecan readers. DNA/RNA concentration or labeling efficiency can be automatically calculated and will be displayed in specially designed Excel® worksheets. After a series of measurements a summary of all results will be displayed. Also a quality check of the  NanoQuant Plate can be performed if desired.

Key features

  • Exceptional Sensitivity - for nucleic acid quantification with concentrations as low as 1 ng/μl.
  • Outstanding Flexibility - performs absorbance measurements with the NanoQuant Plate™, standard microplates (6 to 384 wells), cuvettes and half-well 96-well plates.
  • Our Friendliness and Simplicity - includes new application-oriented i-control™ software for rapid DNA/RNA quantification and identify dye incorporation by measuring the labeling efficiency of nucleic acids.
  • Modular design - Upgradeable – additional Infinite 200 PRO detection modes can also be included.
  • Temperature control - for cellular and biochemical assays

Key applications

  • DNA/RNA quantification during sample preparation for PCR-based assays, such as in research, genetics, forensics and blood banking laboratories
  • Measuring the labeling efficiency of dye-labeled samples, such as for FISH- and microarray-based experiments