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Genomics


Agilent 4150 TapeStation System: Installed 5/28/19!

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  • The Agilent 4150 TapeStation System, located in 0107 Microbiology Building, is an automated electrophoresis system that allows for the analysis of  DNA and RNA samples (size, quantity and integrity).
  • The system is ideal for quality control of RNA and DNA samples in next-generation sequencing, microarray and qPCR workflows. 
  • Analyze from 1 to 16 samples using 16-lane ScreenTape devices.
  • For an overview, please see the Agilent TapeStation website.

Services:

  • A short training session is required. Please apply at the bottom of the page.
  • Trained users may access the facility 24/7, 365 days-a-year.
  • Instrument scheduling is accomplished via Google Calendar.
  • Except for instrument loading tips, users must purchase all consumables/supplies, including ScreenTape and reagents, from Agilent. Supplies and catalog numbers are listed in each of the TapeStation Quick Guides (links below). 
  • Users are responsible for loading the ScreenTape, samples and ladder (in strip-tubes) onto the instrument.

Introductory Rates:

  • Training: $25 per person fee
  • Sample fee: $2 per sample (two sample minimum: sample + ladder)

References: 

  • General Information
    • Agilent Main Website
    • 4150 TapeStation Spare Parts, Accessories
    • Agilent TapeStation Analysis Software download page
  • DNA ScreenTape Information
    • Overview of Agilent DNA ScreenTape and Reagents
    • D1000 ScreenTape Quick Guide (for analyzing double-stranded DNA molecules from 35-1000 basepairs)
    • D1000 High Sensitivity ScreenTape Quick Guide
    • D5000 ScreenTape Quick Guide (for analyzing double-stranded DNA molecules from 100-5000 basepairs)
    • D5000 High Sensitivity ScreenTape Quick Guide
  • RNA ScreenTape Information
    • Overview of Agilent RNA ScreenTape and Reagents
    • RNA ScreenTape Analysis Quick Guide
    • RNA High Sensitivity ScreenTape Quick Guide

    Application for use of Agilent 4150 TapeStation Sytem:

Submit

Contact Us:

Amy Beaven
abeaven@umd.edu
301.405.7238
0107 Microbiology Building

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