Bio-Rads (Batman and Robin)
We have two Bio-Rad CFX96 Touch machines with C1000 Touch Thermal Cyclers in our laboratory. The faster thermal cycling produces results in as little as 30 minutes. These instruments accomodate up to five-target multiplexing and have a thermal gradient feature. The Bio-Rad systems come with powerful software for all of your analysis needs.
Booking use of the quantitative PCR systems
The quantitative PCR systems are heavily used pieces of equipment and you are required to book yourself into them in advance. To maximize the usage of the equipment, the booking times should be 9:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
To view the PCR system's availability, please visit the multi-user calendar (see link below). Please note: you must be a University of Saskatchewan PAWS user with a valid NSID and you must be logged in to PAWS before you can book times on the following calendar.
To book equipment: please click on the selected date and select the "Add+" symbol in the bottom corner of the date box to open the calendar submission form. Please fill in all of the form's fields. Remember to include your name and telephone number as well as your start time and end time in the form's title box.
To cancel your equipment booking: please click on the event to open an "Edit" window. Click "Delete" on the form.
For more information about arranging use of the above equipment, please contact Champika Fernando (306-966-7228), WCVM molecular microbiology lab co-ordinator.