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NanoDrop® Spectrophotometer
Instrument: NanoDrop® ND-1000 Spectrophotometer
Application: Accurate and reproducible measurement of nucleic acid samples; use only 1-2 uL without dilution.
This is a free service from the FGC; NanoDrop® is available for your use in the Medical Center, room G-7415.
Note: The NanoDrop® is unavailable on Thursday mornings from 8:45 to 10:45 and network connectivity is not working correctly. Please remember to bring either a diskette or USB memory stick for your data. For computer questions, please contact Arnold Walker, or at (585) 276-9998.
Please see the user manual for more detailed information on the instrument's use.
Key Features
- Full spectrum data is automatically archived in a text delimited file on the controller PC and is easily reviewed using the Data Viewer feature.
- 260/280 and 260/230 ratios calculated and displayed
Sample Output Measurement
Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer
Instrument: Agilent 2100 bioanalyzer
Application: Faster than gels (digital data in 30 minutes for quality and quantity of up to 12 samples); reproducible and complete digital data.
RNA samples can be submitted to the FGC for analysis:
- Nanochip: $5/sample; submit at least 3 uL sample in concentrations of 50-300ng/ul
- Picochip: $10/sample (minimum $40 charge); submit at least 3uL sample in concentrations of < 50ng/ul
- 24-48 hour turnaround time; you will receive a digital report through your email
- Bioanalyzer sample registration form
- Sample drop-off location and pick-up times
Links for Additional Information
Sample Output Measurement
Questions?
For questions regarding these services, please contact Michelle Zanche at (585) 276-9997.
