Services Provided

RNA quality is the most important factor that will determine the success or failure of any Microarray assay. That is why all of the RNA samples submitted to the Microarray core facility will be tested for RNA quality and quantity by using the Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer.

Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer is a system that is capable of determining size and quantity of nucleic acids and proteins. At the Microarray facility the Bioanalyzer is used to determine the quantity and quality of RNA samples. The Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer provides RNA quality control results in both gel-like image as well as electrophoretic data allowing the easy detection of RNA degradation. This information will help us detect poor quality samples before continuing with time consuming and expensive Microarray experiments.

To submit samples for use on the Bioanalyzer please fill in a sample submission form. A fee of $5.00 per sample will be charged for the use of the Bioanalyzer. There is a $20 minimum order.

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