Applied Biosystems™ QuantStudio™ 12K Flex Real-Time PCR System, Desktop PC
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Application | qPCR | Warranty | 2 Years |
Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
Product Type | thermal Cycler | ||
Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, Applied Biosystems™ | ||
Product Grade | Molecular Biology | ||
The Applied Biosystems™ QuantStudio™ 12K Flex Real-Time PCR System is a highly flexible and scalable qPCR platform designed to meet the needs of both routine and advanced molecular biology applications. Built on the trusted Applied Biosystems real-time PCR technology, this system allows users to scale from 96-well reactions to over 12,000 data points per run with interchangeable block formats.
Whether running gene expression studies, SNP genotyping, microRNA analysis, or pathogen detection, the QuantStudio™ 12K Flex provides accuracy, sensitivity, and throughput in a single integrated platform.
Key Features
Flexibility & Scalability
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Interchangeable blocks accommodate multiple formats:
- 96-well
- Fast 96-well
- 384-well
- TaqMan® Array Cards
- OpenArray® plates
- Scale effortlessly from small projects to 12,000 data points in a single run.
- Compatible with the full range of TaqMan® assays for gene expression, miRNA, SNP genotyping, copy number variation, protein thermal shift, high-resolution melt, and pathogen detection.
- Seamlessly switch from qPCR to digital PCR using QuantStudio™ Digital PCR kits and DigitalSuite™ software.
High Throughput Performance
- Enhanced OptiFlex® optics system: 6 excitation and 6 emission filters (21 color combinations) for multiplex detection.
- Dynamic range of 9 logs with sensitivity down to 1 copy.
- OpenArray® technology enables >150,000 data points per day, completing projects in days instead of weeks.
- Workflow optimized with the AccuFill™ System for accurate sample loading and tracking.
Advanced Software & Connectivity
- Thermo Fisher Cloud integration: Access, store, analyze, and share data from anywhere.
- Remote monitoring of up to 10 instruments simultaneously.
- Intuitive touchscreen interface with scheduling, integrated analysis, and compatibility with Mac/PC.
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Optional software add-ons:
- 21 CFR Part 11 compliance module for regulated environments
- High Resolution Melt (HRM) with MeltDoctor™ protocols
- DigitalSuite™ v1.0 for rare target detection
- ExpressionSuite™ v1.0 for high-throughput expression analysis
Reliability & Convenience
- Large memory capacity stores over 100 runs.
- Walk-away automation reduces hands-on time.
- Expandable architecture ensures long-term investment value.
Applications
- Gene expression analysis
- microRNA and small non-coding RNA detection
- SNP genotyping
- Copy number variation (CNV)
- High Resolution Melt (HRM)
- Protein analysis and thermal shift assays
- Pathogen detection
- Digital PCR
Technical Specifications
Property | Details |
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Product Type | Real-Time PCR System |
Block Format | 96-well (interchangeable) |
Detection Method | SYBR, primer-probe (TaqMan®) |
Dynamic Range | Up to 9 logs |
Sensitivity | Down to 1 copy |
Optics | 6 excitation filters (450–670 nm), 6 emission filters (500–720 nm), 21 color combinations |
Reaction Volume Range | 10–100 µL (96-well block) |
Reaction Speed | Standard |
Formats Supported | 96-well, Fast 96-well, 384-well, TaqMan® Array Cards, OpenArray® plates |
Software Integration | Thermo Fisher Cloud, DigitalSuite™, ExpressionSuite™, Genotyper |
External Computer | Required (included) |
Connectivity | Remote monitoring of up to 10 instruments |
Dimensions (W × H × D) | 51 × 74 × 67 cm |
Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) |
Voltage | 100–240 V, 60 Hz |
Display Type | Touchscreen |
Storage | Over 100 runs stored locally |
Unit Size | Each |
Catalog Number | 4471087 |
Shipping Condition | Standard instrument delivery (dry ice for reagents if included) |
Ordering Information
Catalog Number | Description | Unit Size |
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4471087 | QuantStudio™ 12K Flex Real-Time PCR System, desktop, 96-well block | 1 system |
The Applied Biosystems™ QuantStudio™ 12K Flex Real-Time PCR System delivers unparalleled scalability, throughput, and application versatility. With interchangeable blocks, powerful software integration, and compatibility with both qPCR and digital PCR, it provides a future-proof solution for laboratories conducting gene expression, genotyping, pathogen detection, and high-throughput screening.