Applied Biosystems Quantstudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR System

QuantStudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR System is a reliable, fast, and sensitive instrument that helps to maximize the throughput capabilities. Equipped with 3 interchangeable blocks and 6 different colors (allowing 21 filter combinations for multiplexing), QuantStudio 7 Flex system allows a great versatility to achieve the broadest range of real-time PCR applications, including gene expression SNP genotyping, microRNA profiling, protein thermal shift, high-resolution melt, etc.

Both 96- and 384-well capacity enables us to run a broad range of real-time PCR-based applications through multiplexing capabilities and interchangeable blocks.

Help advance your research further with the application versatility of the QuantStudio 7 Flex system.

The QuantStudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR System delivers reliability, sensitivity, and accuracy with the versatility of two interchangeable blocks. The QuantStudio 7 Flex system is optimized to enable the broadest range of qPCR applications. The Epigenetics Core also offers an automated liquid handling system, PIPETMAX (link to PIPETMAX in instrument page), which helps improve consistency and reduce labor time.

Real-time PCR systems are the need of the hour now. They ease the research and data analysis with intuitive software, effective technology, and seamless results. Among the numerous available systems in the market, the Quantstudio 7 FLEX systems have an edge above the others. Learn more about the specifications, features, technology, and other intriguing aspects of these systems here. 

“Can perform a wide range of real-time PCR applications with multiplexing capability and a range of sample block formats. Easy to use and high reproducibility.”

Review date: 17 Jan 2021 | QuantStudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR System

Specifications: 

• Display – touchscreen 
• Wells – 96 and 384 plate models 
• Block Format – Interchangeable 
• Multiplexing – 6 (around 21 filter combinations) 

QuantStudio 7 Flex Features: 

The Quantstudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR system can accommodate a 96-well or 384-well array card block. By default, these systems come included with one block type. The users can upgrade it with various other block types by purchasing them separately. These machines come included with the following features: 

1. Enhanced application versatility: 

As mentioned above, these PCR systems have one block type by default. However, their versatile functionality allows the users to accommodate four different block types in total. Operators can purchase these blocks separately and get them fixed to their PCR machines as and when required. 

2. Compatibility: 

These machines’ phenomenal functionality provides compatibility with more than eight million assays for different functionalities like protein expression experiments or gene regulations, genetic detection, gene expression, etc. 

3. Usage and Convenience: 

These Real-Time PCR systems are programmed with easy-to-use intuitive software and a responsive touchscreen. Moreover, its convenient block exchange eases the usage further, as it doesn’t require any additional tools. 

4. Thermo Fisher Cloud: 

Another exciting feature of these machines is the Thermo Fisher Cloud. It provides the operators with a safe place to analyze, store, and share data. The modules within this cloud are web browser-based and account for flexible and easy usage. These tools are compatible with most Macs, PCs, and Applied Biosystems instrument files. 

QuantStudio 7 Flex Advantages: 

The Quantstudio 7 PCR machines have a lot more useful features that account for the following advantages. 

1. Faster and Reliable: 

These machines run hundreds of Real-time PCR reactions easily through the 96-well and 384-well microfluid cards. These are also integrable with automation accessories that further maximize the machine’s throughput capability. 

2. Accurate Results: 

These PCR machines have enhanced instrument-instrument and well-well accuracy. These are possible due to the 6 decoupled emission and excitation filter channels. The 21 filter combinations provide maximum multiplexing and accurate results. 

3. Multiple Applications: 

The intuitive software in these machines is backed by easy workflows, reliable reagents and assays, and multiple formats. These combine to provide a wider applications’ range and their versatility. Some applications include HRM (High-Resolution Melt), Gene Expression, Genetic Variation, etc. The application versatility is also a result of the 4 blocks accommodation by these machines. 

4. Device Ergonomics: 

As mentioned above, these machines have high user convenience and flexibility. Moreover, these also come in an ergonomic design avoiding the messy look of the labs. These come in convenient dimensions and weight to easily fit in anywhere and occupy a little space. 

These are some of the many advantages of using this machine. Apart from this model, Quantstudio also offers various other models of PCR systems with different features. 

Includes:

• ABI QuantStudio 7 Flex System
• 384/96 well FAST Block Kit with New Spectral Dye Testing Calibrations.
• Dell Latitude E6430 laptop loaded with QS 7 Software
• Operates Per Factory OEM Specifications
• Different block sets are available for an additional cost (96 0.2ml, 384 well, or TaqMan Array block)
• MicroAmp™ Optical 384-Well Reaction Plate with Barcode – 500 plates
• TaqMan Array Respiratory Tract Microbiota Comprehensive Card – 1 plate
• TaqPath™ 1-Step RT-qPCR Master Mix – 1 x 10 mL
• MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit – Up to 200 preps
• TaqMan Fast Advanced Master Mix – 1 x 10 mL
• 3 Month Warranty

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