The probes allow up to 5-plex multiplexing and are paired with a modernized online tool for ordering qPCR components.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced new MGB probes capable of up to 5-plex multiplexing alongside an integrated online ordering platform designed to streamline qPCR workflow management for clinical and biopharma research laboratories.
The new multiplexing solution aims to address key challenges laboratories face in optimizing qPCR workflows, including cost reduction, sample conservation, and increased throughput in genetic analysis studies. The enhanced MGB probes enable detection of up to five different targets while maintaining the specificity required for challenging qPCR applications, according to the company.
An improvement comes in turnaround times for MGB probes with ABY, JUN, and Cy5 dyes, which have been reduced from three to five weeks to four to 10 days. This reduction allows laboratories to begin multiplexing experiments significantly sooner than previous timelines permitted.
Integrated Ordering Platform Simplifies Procurement
The company has paired the new probes with a modernized online tool that consolidates ordering of qPCR components—primers, probes, and master mixes—into a single platform. The integrated custom TaqMan probes and qPCR primers tool eliminates the need for laboratory personnel to navigate multiple pages or tools when procuring components.
The platform allows customers to select components based on their specific instruments. This integration aims to reduce the administrative burden on laboratory staff while ensuring compatibility across components.
Photo caption: MGB probes
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