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Gain next-level precision with microvolume spectrophotometry and fluorescence
21 Mar 2025The Thermo Scientific™ NanoDrop™ Ultra family builds on two decades of innovation in microvolume UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Designed to provide researchers with accurate and reproducible results, these instruments combine absorbance and fluorescence measurements to support a wide range of nucleic acid and protein quantification applications.
Key features and capabilities:
- Dual measurement modes – Measure highly concentrated samples using absorbance or detect low-concentration samples with fluorescence, all on a single platform
- Acclaro™ sample intelligence technology – Identifies common contaminants such as proteins, phenol, and guanidine salts, providing corrected concentration values and purity insights
- qPCR sample preparation support – Built-in calculators assist in reaction setup, reducing manual calculations and potential errors
- Data integrity and compliance – Optional 21 CFR Part 11 software enables secure data tracking and integration with LIMS and cloud storage solutions
- Broad dynamic range – Absorbance measurements up to 27,500 ng/µL dsDNA and fluorescence detection as low as 0.1 ng/µL, providing flexibility for various sample types
By combining advanced analytical tools with user-friendly software, NanoDrop Ultra instruments are designed to simplify workflows and enhance the accuracy of microvolume quantification. Download the brochure to find out more.
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