Thermo Scientific PikoReal Real-Time PCR System

The Thermo Scientific PikoReal Real-Time PCR System provides good qPCR performance, with both 24- and 96-well instruments offering five optical detection channels and multiple intuitive software modules. The system also has a small footprint, delivering high-quality qPCR results with fewer reagents, less plastic waste and less energy.

The optical system of the instrument contains five channels, precalibrated for many commonly used dyes. New dyes can also be calibrated by using the Colour Calibration Utility of the software. Multiplexing can be performed with up to four dyes; the fifth channel is dedicated to SYBR Green and HRM experiments. Technological advances enable a dynamic range of 11 logs.

The product’s software offers an intuitive experience, from programming protocols and defining plate layouts to assessing experimental results. It features familiar Windows operating system-based functionality, preloaded protocols, visual step list, Virtual Pipetting Tool Mode, import and export functions, and more.