What are the cycling conditions for OpenArray off-line cycling on a GeneAmp PCR System 9700?
These instructions may be found on page 5 of the Dual Flat Block GeneAmp PCR System 9700 User Guide (https://tools.thermofisher.com/content/sfs/manuals/cms_065075.pdf).
93°C for 10 min, ramp rate 100%
50 cycles of:
95°C for 45 sec, 84% ramp rate
94°C for 13 sec, 100% ramp rate
53°C for 2 min 14 sec, 44% ramp rate
25°C for 2 min, 100% ramp rate
Optional: Add a post-PCR overnight hold as shown below:
4°C for 99 min 59 sec, 100% ramp rate
What additional accessories do I need to perform off-line cycling for QuantStudio OpenArray plates?
You need an OpenArray Plate Adaptor, Cat. No. 4472306. You do not need a compression pad. This part number works with both the GeneAmp PCR System 9700 and the ProFlex PCR System.
Please note that this part number does not have a product page on our website. To order, please call our customer service team at 800-955-6288, option 1, option 1.
How can I get additional throughput for the QuantStudio 12K Flex OpenArray System?
Additional OpenArray plates can be run off-line using a flat-block thermal cycler. The two thermal cyclers we recommend are the GeneAmp PCR System 9700 and the ProFlex PCR System.