Description
The Bio-Rad QX200 Droplet Reader is a benchtop instrument designed for the second step of the Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) workflow, counting PCR-positive and PCR-negative droplets to provide absolute target nucleic acid quantification.
• Sample Capacity: 1–96 samples per run (96-well plate format)
• Throughput: ~1,500,000 droplets per 96-well plate (~20,000 nanoliter droplets per sample)
• Detection Channels: Two optical channels — FAM (or EvaGreen) and HEX (or VIC)
• Sample Illumination: Light-emitting diodes (LED)
• Sample Detection System: Multi-pixel photon counter
• Linear Dynamic Range: 5 orders of magnitude
• Precision: ±10%
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 26″ x 21″ x 12″ (66.0 x 53.3 x 30.5 cm)
• Weight: 56.6 lbs (26 kg)
