The success of any polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method depends on the functionality of the cycler. No two thermal cyclers function identically but periodic and continuous validation with DRIFTCON, available from Anachem, offers a convenient and easy means to check if PCR tests are working within predetermined parameters.
DRIFTCON measures temperature accuracy (ie deviation of the actual block temperature from the set temperature) and also monitors uniformity (ie the spread of the temperature between wells on the same block). It can also provide data on the speed at which the cycler changes temperature, and reports on under- or overshoots.
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