Tapestation

An automated electrophoresis system for the measurement of RNA and DNA size, quantity and integrity. 

The system integrates an instrument, data processing software, reagents and ScreenTape devices specfic for RNA and DNA. 

Advantages over traditional gel electrophoresis include reduced sample input (one to two μl) and faster analysis time (one to two minutes per sample), making it suitable for next-generation sequencing (NGS) delivering highly precise analytical evaluation. 

Booking use of the Agilent TapeStation

To ensure the availability of the tapestation, please book the time that you are intending to use the equipment in advance. To view the equipment's availability, please visit the multi-user calendar.

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.

• View the multi-use booking calendar for the Agilent TapeStation

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.