What is the bookmarking feature in the TaqMan Genotyper Software, and how would I use it?
Bookmarking is a unique feature in TaqMan Genotyper Software that allows you to tag a data point or well while reviewing results in a Study. For example, in reviewing a cluster plot for an assay, a data point is observed to be somewhat between clusters. You can set a bookmark for this data point to denote this well for further investigation. The bookmark persists between the Results workspace and Quality Control workspace, so you can easily identify the data point in a cluster plot, experiment plate view, or on the samples tab. Bookmarks are cleared upon exit from a Study or exit from the application.
I am getting the message: "An error has occurred. See the log file C:\ProgramFiles\Applied Biosystems\TaqMan Genotyper\config\eclipse\1363113099385.log." How can I fix this?
1.Go to the Start button, then Programs, then TaqMan Genotyper Software
2.Right-click on the program and choose Run as Administrator
3.If that does not work, go back to the same menu and choose Properties
4.Choose the Compatibility tab, and check Run this program as administrator
5.Click Apply
6.You may+C69 have to restart the computer for the settings to apply
Can I check the end product of a TaqMan Gene Expression Assay by running an agarose gel?
Yes, you can check the end product on an agarose gel. If you use the TaqMan Universal PCR Master Mix (including AmpErase UNG, Cat. No. 4304437), we recommend running the gel immediately after the PCR, since the trace amount of AmpErase UNG may digest the end product that contains double-stranded DNA with dUTP incorporated. The average length of amplicon ranges from 50-150 bp. The exact amplicon length is indicated on the detailed page of each assay on our website. You can get to that page by clicking on the Assay ID; the amplicon information is listed in the section "Assay Details".
Can I set up and store the TaqMan Fast Universal PCR Master Mix at room temperature if the instrument is in use?
For optimal results, we recommend to run the reaction plate right after setting up the reaction. If a reaction plate cannot be run within 2 hours of completing the reaction setup, then freeze/refrigerate the reaction plate until it can be loaded and run on the fast PCR instrument platform.
Can I run a reaction made with the standard TaqMan Universal PCR Master Mix in fast thermal cycling mode?
No, we do not recommend this approach. Since the standard TaqMan Universal PCR Master Mix is not optimized for running with fast thermal cycling, assay results will be significantly compromised.