Qubit
™
4 Fluorometer User Guide
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3. Perform assays
Overview
This section provides instructions for using the Reagent Calculator, running new
calibration standards or for using the last calibration, and for reading the samples
using a Qubit
™
assay kit.
Materials needed
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A Qubit
™
assay kit appropriate for quantifying your samples (see page 59 for
available Qubit
™
assay kits and ordering information)
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DNA, RNA, or protein samples
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Qubit
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assay tubes or other appropriate 0.5-mL assay tubes
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Appropriate standards for the assay you are performing
Note:
For instructions on the preparation of these standards, see the
instructions that accompany the assay you are using or the
Qubit
™
4
Fluorometer Quick Reference Card (QRC)
(Pub. No. MAN0017210).
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(Optional)
USB drive or USB cable for data transfer, supplied with the
instrument or available separately