Which thermocyclers are compatible with the MicroSEQ 500 16S rDNA Sequencing Kit?
To take advantage of the reduced amplification and sequencing times allowed by the new fast PCR chemistry and the 9800 Fast Thermal Cycler, we recommend using the Applied Biosystems 9800 Fast Thermal Cycler with the MicroSEQ kits. The GeneAmp PCR System 9700 may also be used but note that the 9700 thermocycler does not provide the reduced amplification and sequencing times allowed by the new fast PCR chemistry and the 9800 Fast Thermal Cycler.
Do you have stability information for the MicroSEQ 500 16S rDNA Sequencing Kit (Cat. No. 4346480) when subjected to temperature fluctuations?
The MicroSEQ 500 16S rDNA Sequencing Kit is stable if stored at -20 degrees C for 15-16 months. We do not have any information available for temperatures outside of this range.