Rapi:chip™ Microfluidic Chips
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Options are available for thermal cycling and real-time analysis.
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Design is optimized for reducing the time for gene amplification.
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Sample is loaded in a flat and wide chamber so that heat is efficiently delivered to the sample.
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Well volume is only 10μl, which enables fast heating and cooling.
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Bottom surface of the chip is made of a thin film for efficient heat transfer.
efficient
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Rapi:chip™ was developed from the understanding of the challenges in routine PCR.
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We found the protocols duration could be dramatically reduced when efficient heat transfer is made during the thermal cycling process.
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By designing a unique 3-dimensional polymer chip where the bottom surface is made of a thin film and precisely bonded with a polymer body, ultra-fast thermal cycling became possible.
multiple formats
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Rapi:chip™ is supplied in two formats. The QPCR version of the chip has 10 wells and the top of each well is open for real-time fluorescence measurement.
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Rapi:chip/16™ is a version which can accommodate 16 samples and is ideal for amplification of standard PCR. It does not have the capability for analysis of a fluorescence signal.
easy to use
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Contamination free and transformation free.
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The wings on either side of the chip are used for easy handling with fingers or tweezers.
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The well numbers are printed on the upper surface of the chip for easy identification.
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Pipette tips fit in the apertures so that samples and reagents can be loaded or collected easily.
12 volt DC Input
For Included AC Power Adapter
How do I load the samples?
How to load the samples:
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STEP 1 - Prepare the sample according to the suggested protocol (10μl).
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STEP 2 - Using a micropipette, aspirate the prepared sample mixture (10μl).
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STEP 3 - Place the pipette tip into the inlet hole of the Rapi:chip™ and dispense the whole volume of the aspirated sample.
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STEP 4 - Seal all holes using the enclosed sealing tape. Scrub the surface of the sealed area to secure the seal.
