Automated RT-qPCR Utilizing the Access™ Workstation, the Echo® Liquid Handler, and RealTime Ready™ Reagents

RT-qPCR has been increasingly utilized by researchers to quantify mRNA levels. Its widespread use has been limited by an often laborious multi-step process and high reagent cost. Recent advances in non-contact reagent dispensing and next generation one step lysis reagents are enabling scientists to generate high throughput data at a much faster rate. This application note, from LabCyte Inc., describes the automation of three complementary tools to generate high throughout RT-qPCR data; the Echo liquid handler, RealTime Ready cell lysis reagents, and the Access workstation.