Applied Biosystems™ QuantStudio™ 12K Flex OpenArray™ Gene Expression Starter Kit

The QuantStudio™ 12K Flex OpenArray™ Gene Expression Starter Kit is designed to introduce researchers to high-throughput gene expression analysis using the QuantStudio™ 12K Flex Real-Time PCR System with an OpenArray™ block. This starter kit provides the reagents, consumables, and controls needed to perform two complete experiments, allowing users to familiarize themselves with the workflow while generating high-quality, reproducible gene expression data.

Each kit includes TaqMan™ OpenArray™ Human Endogenous Control Panels (2 plates) and cDNA controls from human tissues (brain, liver, lung, and placenta), enabling effective practice and demonstration of gene expression assays. To support consistency and ease of use, the kit also includes the QuantStudio™ 12K Flex OpenArray™ Accessories Starter Kit, providing lids, plugs, immersion fluid syringes, carriers, AccuFill™ tips, and 384-well plates.

Key Features

• Complete Starter Kit: Designed for gene expression studies on the QuantStudio™ 12K Flex OpenArray platform.
• Two Full Experiments: Contains reagents and consumables to run 2 complete experiments.
• Endogenous Control Panels: Provides 2 gene expression plates with validated human controls.
• cDNA Controls Included: Human cDNA controls (brain, liver, lung, placenta) for use as standard samples.
• Reproducible Performance: Uses TaqMan™ primer-probe chemistry and AmpliTaq Gold DNA Polymerase for robust results.
• Accessories Included: 6 lids and plugs, 6 immersion fluid syringes, 2 carriers, 1 box of AccuFill™ tips, and 384-well plates.
• Seamless Software Integration: Example experiment files available in the QuantStudio™ 12K Flex Software.

Specifications

Applications

• Gene Expression Profiling: High-throughput screening of human endogenous control genes.
• Training & Familiarization: Provides a hands-on introduction to OpenArray-based gene expression workflows.
• Experimental Validation: Ensures instrument performance and workflow optimization.
• Control-Based Research: Enables experiments using standard human tissue cDNA controls.

The Applied Biosystems™ QuantStudio™ 12K Flex OpenArray™ Gene Expression Starter Kit (4469604) is an essential resource for laboratories beginning high-throughput qPCR-based gene expression studies. With its inclusion of control panels, cDNA samples, reagents, and accessories, this kit provides everything required to run two complete experiments while gaining confidence with the OpenArray workflow. Designed for research training, validation, and routine use, it ensures reproducibility, reliability, and a smooth introduction to OpenArray-based gene expression analysis.