PCR System QuantStudio 5

QuantStudio™ 5 Real-Time PCR System for Human Identification: The DNA Quantification Solution for Forensic Labs

The QuantStudio™ 5 Real-Time PCR System for Human Identification from Applied Biosystems represents a significant advancement in DNA quantification for forensic applications. This real-time PCR system is designed to deliver optimal performance while remaining easy to use, reliable, and cost-effective. It is suitable for both novice and expert users, allowing them to benefit from cutting-edge technology without compromising the quality of results.

The QuantStudio™ 5 stands out for its ability to offer high dye versatility, enabling accurate and reliable DNA quantification. Thanks to its intuitive touchscreen interface, users can easily view amplification curves and navigate the system. The system is also equipped with a long-life LED light source, reducing the frequency of required maintenance.

One of the major advantages of the QuantStudio™ 5 is its ability to prepare laboratories for future quantification technologies. With 10 GB of onboard memory, it can store between 2,000 and 5,000 analyses, ensuring efficient data management. Furthermore, its compact design optimizes workspace, which is particularly valuable in often cramped laboratory environments.

The system is also innovative thanks to its multiplexing capability for up to six dyes, enabling advanced quantification. Precise temperature control, provided by Peltier-controlled blocks, ensures reliable and reproducible results. Finally, the QuantStudio™ 5 is compatible with various real-time PCR applications, including male DNA confirmation and sample quality and quantity assessment in sexual violence investigations.

The QuantStudio™ 5 Real-Time PCR System for Human Identification is an essential tool for forensic laboratories looking to improve the efficiency and accuracy of their DNA analyses.

• Weight: Less than 26 kg
• Dimensions: 27 cm (W) x 50 cm (D) x 40 cm (H)
• Sample Capacity: 96-well, 0.2 mL format
• Reaction Volume: 10-100 µL
• Excitation Source: Bright white LED with a median lifespan of over 5 years
• Onboard Memory: 10 GB, allowing storage of 2,000 to 5,000 analyses
• Multiplexing: Capacity for up to six dyes
• Temperature Control: Peltier-controlled blocks (VeriFlex zones)
• Ramp-up Time: 6.5°C/sec (maximum), 3.66°C/sec (average)
• Temperature Uniformity: 0.4°C
• Run Time: Approximately 70 minutes for Quantifiler Trio and HP kits, approximately 100 minutes for Quantifiler Duo and HP kits Human