Bio-Rad Laboratories CFX Opus Deepwell Real-Time PCR Detection System

Bio-Rad Laboratories has launched the CFX Opus Deepwell Real-Time PCR Detection System to support researchers in developing nucleic acid detection assays. With a 96-well block and the largest reaction volume available in the CFX Opus range — up to 125 µL — the system is designed to offer precise quantification to support assay development.

The system’s deeper sample wells are designed for workflows that require larger reaction volumes for pooling, certain sample prep procedures or other specialised protocols such as in food and industrial testing, and human and veterinary pathogen detection. It can multiplex up to five targets simultaneously and supports fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) applications.

The system delivers uniform thermal cycling and powerful software that can be linked to Bio-Rad’s BR.io platform, providing remote set-up, instrument monitoring and cloud data management capabilities.