Applied Biosystems™ QuantStudio™ 6 Flex Real-Time PCR System, 384-well, laptop

The Applied Biosystems™ QuantStudio™ 6 Flex Real-Time PCR System is a high-performance, flexible real-time PCR platform that offers exceptional reproducibility for a wide range of gene expression, genetic variation, gene regulation, and protein expression applications. Designed with interchangeable blocks and an intuitive touchscreen interface, the QuantStudio™ 6 Flex system allows you to customize your PCR setup to meet the current demands of your research while providing an easy path for future upgrades.

It is particularly cost-effective, enabling researchers to access advanced qPCR technology with minimal upfront capital investment while also providing a modular system that can grow as the needs of your experiments evolve.

Key Features & Benefits

✅ Affordable and Flexible System

• Minimal initial investment provides access to advanced PCR technology without breaking the budget.
• Upgradeable system: Start with the 384-well block and easily upgrade to a QuantStudio™ 7 Flex system later for more capabilities.

✅ Interchangeable Block Format

• The QuantStudio™ 6 Flex system can accommodate a variety of block formats, including 96-well, 96-well Fast, and 384-well formats.
• This flexibility allows researchers to run different experiment types, from small-scale reactions to high-throughput assays.

✅ Powerful Data Analysis

• Quantitative precision: Detect target quantity changes as small as 1.5-fold in single-plex reactions.
• Achieve 10 logs of linear dynamic range for greater data sensitivity and resolution.

✅ Intuitive Software and Touchscreen Interface

• The user-friendly software provides easy-to-navigate tools for setting up experiments, analyzing results, and visualizing data.
• The touchscreen interface allows for a seamless experience, simplifying experiment setup and ensuring high productivity.

✅ Thermo Fisher Cloud Integration

• Easily store, analyze, and share data with Thermo Fisher Cloud, which provides secure cloud storage and easy access to your PCR data from anywhere.
• Web browser-based software tools for data analysis make it compatible with both Mac and PC.

✅ OptiFlex® System for Improved Data Accuracy

• The OptiFlex® system features 5 coupled excitation and emission filter channels for improved well-to-well and instrument-to-instrument data accuracy, ensuring consistent and reliable results.

✅ Upgrade Path

• The QuantStudio™ 6 Flex system can be seamlessly upgraded to the QuantStudio™ 7 Flex system by a field service engineer. This upgrade adds additional automation, higher throughput, and multiplexing capabilities, making it an adaptable choice for evolving research needs.

Specifications

Applications

• Gene Expression Analysis:
  • Quantitative PCR (qPCR) for the analysis of gene expression in mRNA, cDNA, and RNA samples.
• Genetic Variation Studies:
  • Detect and quantify SNPs, mutations, and genetic polymorphisms.
• Gene Regulation Research:
  • Study the regulation of genes using real-time PCR techniques.
• Protein Expression Assays:
  • Quantify protein expression levels and functional activity via mRNA analysis.
• High-Throughput PCR:
  • Suitable for high-throughput screenings, including genomics, biomarker discovery, and clinical research.
• Pathogen Detection:
  • Used for detecting viral RNA, bacterial DNA, or other pathogens in various sample types.

Comparison with QuantStudio™ 6 Pro and 7 Flex Models

Why Choose the QuantStudio™ 6 Flex Real-Time PCR System?

• Affordability and Flexibility: Ideal for research labs and academic institutions that require a cost-effective, modular PCR system.
• Upgradeable System: Start with the QuantStudio™ 6 Flex and seamlessly upgrade to the QuantStudio™ 7 Flex for automation and higher throughput as your research needs grow.
• Trusted Performance: Reliable data accuracy and reproducible results for gene expression, SNP analysis, and protein expression.