Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH, GALVESTON
User-friendly, reproducible instrument. Amazing customer support.
Application Area: Analyze mRNA levels in human and mouse tissues
"I have been in this research field for the past nine years. Bio-Rad products were friendly to me. In particular, CFX96 Touch Real-time PCR detection makes my work feasible, efficient, and reproducible. It works great with Bio-Rad Taqman and it also works as efficiently as with Applied Biosystems reagents. I love this software which is user-friendly and helps us to monitor the time and status of the run. So far I have used only Bio-Rad machines and reagents for many of my publications. The best part is the customer support. Whenever I have a query or an issue, customer support was always ready to help me. I simply love Bio-Rad"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: University of Colombo
Excellent, the most user friendly qPCR I have ever used
Application Area:Gene expression
"Highly quality visual data and easy operation. Drag and drop, shift and Ctrl keys were useful for easy operation."
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Franklin Pierce U
Reliable, convenient.
Application Area:Gene expression
"We have had good luck with the CFX. Installation assistance was great. Only needed routine maintenance after 18 months. Swab the wells routinely and that’s it. Learning the software is time-consuming but saves time in the long run. Data is downloadable on thumb drive or can be sent by email."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Charité Comprehensive Cancer Center
Reproducible results and easy to use.
Application Area:Gene expression analyses
"Very good qPCR instrument that is quick and generates reproducible results. The control and analysis software is very intuitive and easier to use and set up than all the competitor products that we tested. No need for calibration unless you want to use an exotic dye. The system is even compatible with our old lightcycler hybridization probes. Unfortunately, the Bio-Rad application specialist in our region wasn't available most of the time and made some promises that he never kept."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Primerdesign
Easy to use and intuitive.
Application Area:Research and development
"The machine is fantastic; intuitive and easy to use. Graphics are good and lots of nifty features which are handy, such as being able to change read channels after the run has finished. After sales is not super quick, as with any large company, and the machine servicing is expensive, as with any large company!"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: UTHealth at Houston
Very disappointed.
Application Area:Gene expression
"Unfortunately, we encountered hardware problems after 1 year and 2 months and don't know how much we have to pay to fix it. I regret buying the one from Bio-Rad, but not from others."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: IZSVe
Great machine with excellent results.
Application Area:Analyze DNA and RNA
"Very easy to use product for PCR. Software is easy to use & learn - results are easy to understand. The product is very reliable."
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: WSU Plant Pathology
Never regret having it!
Application Area:qRT-PCR-based gene expression measurement
"Easy to set up the program and extract data. Software is truly user friendly. Since it has an LED system, it always provides us with constant data."
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: University of Pittsburgh
Easy handling and worth the money and time!
Application Area:Taqman qPCR Assay
"The machine is really good and easy to use. They don't need Rox as internal reference, which is good for SYBR application. The temperature change quickly from low to high or vice versa, which save a lot of time for the cycle. We can finish the run with 50 min. That means we can do around 10 plates within 8hr. The only cons are the high price for the maintenance, but Biorad initial a loyalty program which can save you the money for maintenance if you buy their reagents and lab supplies."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: University at Albany
Machine broke after 8 runs-use caution if considering
Application Area:Teaching genetics lab
"This machine is easy to use and gives great results. However, I received it March 2016, used it to teach fall 2016 and spring 2017 and it stopped working after 8 runs. My department didn't purchase the 5k service contract and the warranty expired. While I understand the warranty being expired I am extremely dissapointed in the service. I don't feel that an expensive piece of equipment should break after 8 runs and one operator. Don't buy this unless you purchase a service contract. There are better pcr machines out there."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: UCSD
consistent results, easy to use, good customer service
Application Area:qPCR, gene expression analysis
"Easy to use, friendly software, versatile platform"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: Labena
Reliable and robust instrument.
Application Area:qPCR, RT-PCR, precision melt analysis
"CFX96 is very easy to use, user interface is very intuitive and simple, results are acquired and can be analyzed in the same software. It is modular so this is plus. During work is quiet, and looks nice. Personally, I think this is one of best qPCR systems on market. Only one drawback is price, but I think best things are not cheap."
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: University of Padova
Easy to use and high sensitivity to detect gene expression compared to other models.
Application Area:Analysis of mRNA
"Easy to use and high sensitivity to detect gene expression compared to other models. The CFX96 is a powerful, precise, and flexible real-time PCR detection system. Six-channel (five colors and one FRET channel) real-time PCR instrument combines advanced optical technology with precise temperature control to deliver sensitive, reliable detection for singlexplex or multiplex reactions. powerful yet easy-to-use software"
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2008
Organization: Swansea University
Good machine - does the job well
Application Area:Expression Profiling
"Reliable consistent results - works well. The software is good could be a little more intuitiv - hopefully we will see an improved new edition out soon"
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2015
Organization: Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health
The application variety make this one of the most valuable pieces of equipment in our lab.
Application Area:Realtime PCR pathogen detection and validation
"The CFX96 software is easy to understand and use. Many programs can be installed and quickly selected when setting the machine up for a PCR run. Data analysis is great as you can customize only the information that is pertinent to your use. The unit can also be configured to operate with several other machines or as a standalone unit offering users a wide variety of applications and uses. The LCD touch screen interface is also a nice feature when programming the machine. The company also provides onsite repair and troubleshooting to minimize downtown. "
Status:
Expert ReviewerMember since: 2010
Organization: City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute Department of Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics 1500 E Duar
Great results and save a lot of time and money!
Application Area:analyze gene expression in tissues and cells
"Easy to use and high sensitivity to detect gene expression compared to other models"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Mayo clinic
Great product, but After sales service part is poor.
Application Area:Analyze the gene expression in aging brain.
"This machine is definitely useful for all the filed include clinic. I would like to give 5 stars for this machine, not a service. If this machine has a problem (a simple power problem), it costs a lot (include labor fee) and it takes very long time to take care of this. Most institutions have an engineering department. It should be okay to order the part (simple part), then we can process to fix by our own. "
Manufacturer's ResponseWe are very sorry to hear that you did not have a positive experience. Bio-Rad has multiple levels of service based on the customer's needs and budget. We would be happy to discuss your particular concern directly so we can better understand how we can meet your needs. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at 1-800-424-6723 FREE, or contact your local sales representative.
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2015
Organization: Auburn University
Great instrument. My research cannot be down without it.
Application Area:protein quantification
"This is a special qPCR because it can make temperature down to 4 Celsius degrees, and most of real-time PCR instrument cannot do this."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2010
Organization: Advanced797
Application Area:Changes in gene expression
"This system is super easy to use. Great product for our lab. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in a real-time system. We have used it for about 18 months and have no issues with the instrument."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: Africa-ai-Japan Project
"It is very effective and able make high quality results. It is so easy to use and powerful. I would like to recommend other people to use this machine without any hinders. In addition it is can be easily managed and programmed. Also it is not very expensive. From point of my view its activity is more than its prizes. "
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2008
Organization: Universidad Central del Caribe
Application Area:qPCR
"This is a very user-friendly versatile qPCR system. I am familiar with various qPCR systems and I am extremely satisfied with this instrument. The software, setup, troubleshooting are easy. Bio-Rad service and technical assistance is also superb. I recommend it."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2015
Organization: Belgorod State National Research University
"It is good and easy to use even for me as a clinician."
Status:
Expert ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: JRFAmerica
Application Area:Viral PCR analysis and amplification
"Easy to use reliable data is very reproducible and the software is easy to use and well developed. As a tool for DNA amplification we have had great success with it."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: Ipadlab
Application Area:Diagnostics
"This is a very simple instrument, which works well in all applications using real-time PCR. It is very useful when you want setting the multiplex real-time PCR assay."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: ORTHIN LABORATORIO
Application Area:molecular biology
"It’s an easy to use instrument for molecular diagnosis. I recommended it for clinical diagnostic assays."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Univ. Of Guelph
Application Area:Gene expression
"Great product. Service upon receiving the product was spectacular. Great demo and walkthrough with the machine. Technical support has been outstanding. Easy to use and straight forward."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Brigham and Women's Hospital, HMS
Application Area:cancer response curves
"High throughput, fast response time, easy user interface. Data analysis software needs improvement. High reagent costs."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2012
Organization: Florida State University
Application Area:qPCR
"Bio-Rad have great representatives who are attentive to detail and good demonstrators. They provided our lab with a good deal including an extra thermal cycler."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2012
Organization: Pontificia Universidad Catolic
Application Area:Cell and Molecular Biology
"The machine is very easy to use and I have never had any problems with this it."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2012
Organization: University of Iowa
"The CFX thermal cycler provides fast and reliable results that remove the need for including ROX dye calibrators needed in ABI products of a similar nature. The software is easy to use and frequent product updates constantly add features and levels of analysis ensuring cutting edge results. Follow-up communications and prompt customer service from local Bio-Rad reps ensure the machine is up-to-date and problems are quickly resolved."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2010
Organization: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE
"Accurate values in all the wells, even the extreme corners. Can easily draw your graph on the system itself- no need for excel. Less volume used and it is quick (takes only one hour including dissociation curve)."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2010
Organization: UNIV. CENTRAL DEL CARIBE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
"Easy to use and versatile- various applications in one instrument."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Application Area:QPCR
"A good system. It's easy to handle and user friendly."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: Eastern Tennessee State University
"Great performer. It runs fast chemistry from multiple suppliers with equal efficiency. Software is easy to navigate and intuitive. It is a workhorse- it's run day and night with no problems (no overheating etc). Not particularly easy to adjust baseline value- can cause anomalies in efficiency values."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: Univ Southern California
"Easy to use, instruction is well written. Good demo- offers a good training section. Good service."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: Instituto de Oncologia A H Roffo
"An easy to use Real Time PCR Machine. Very flexible with an open chemistry. Very fast and reproducible results."
Use the CFX96 Touch Real-Time PCR Detection System for precise, reproducible real-time PCR. The system is composed of the CFX96 Optical Reaction Module, the C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler Chassis, SYBR® Green Supermix, 96-well PCR plates and plate seals.
The module is a member of the family of interchangeable reaction modules that can be used with the C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler Chassis for PCR and real-time PCR. All modules can be quickly inserted and removed from the cycler chassis without tools.
The CFX96 Touch™ Real-Time PCR Detection System has six independently controlled thermal electric units providing even, precisely controlled temperatures at all times during the run, including ramping. The reduced mass of the honeycomb block provides fast ramping and reduced settling time (time to achieve thermal uniformity).
The optical system, with six filtered LEDs and six filtered photodiodes, collects data from all wells, detecting up to five targets per well. For single-color FAM and SYBR Green I, the fast scan option reads single-channel fluorescence in all 96 wells in just 3 seconds. A channel with an LED filter–photodiode combination is dedicated to FRET singleplex experiments.
The large touch-screen interface has intuitive graphical programming and displays data traces in real time. The programmable thermal gradient feature can test eight temperatures at once to quickly determine the optimal annealing temperature, and the protocol autowriter quickly optimizes reactions, generating an optimal protocol based on your polymerase, primers, and product length.
The following modules can be used with the C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler Chassis:
*Starter package contains SsoAdvanced Universal SYBR Green Supermix ( 1725270 ), Microseal 'B' Adhesive Seals ( MSB1001 ), and Hard-Shell Low-Profile Thin-Wall 96-Well Skirted PCR Plates ( HSP9601 ) or Hard-Shell Thin-Wall 384-Well Skirted PCR Plates ( HSP3805 ).
The CFX96 Touch Real-Time PCR Detection System can be configured with other PCR instruments, allowing stand-alone or software control. Instrument permutations allow up to four different CFX Connect™, CFX96, or CFX384 Systems to be controlled by one PC.
Combine any two CFX Real-Time PCR Detection Systems with the CFX Automation System II , our robotic plate handler, to create a high-throughput, automated real-time PCR system with a compact footprint.
Manufacturer Bio-Rad | Available Worldwide
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