Technology Overview
Qubit 4.0 Fluorometer
Accurate DNA and RNA quantitation is crucial for sensitive applications such as Next-generation sequencing (NGS). The fluorescent-based Qubit assay offers superior accuracy and unsurpassed sensitivity specific for quantifying a single analyte (i.e. DNA, RNA, or protein), compared to traditional UV-based measurement (e.g. Nanodrop).
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Detail information from Life Tech:
Service Charges and Ordering
Service Charges
Effective 1-Sep-2022
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| Sample number | Full-Service | |
| HKU Academic Research | ||
| Bundle price | Per sample price | |
| 1 – 12 | HK$ 330 | N/A |
| 13 – 30 | N/A | HK$ 27 |
| 31 – 60 | HK$ 25 | |
| 61 – 100 | HK$ 23 | |
| 101 or more | HK$ 20 |
| Sample number | Full-Service | |
| HKU Academic Research | ||
| Bundle price | Per sample price | |
| 1 – 12 | HK$ 350 | N/A |
| 13 – 30 | N/A | HK$ 28 |
| 30 or more | HK$ 26 |
* CPOS Genomics Core provides Full-Service for Qubit fluorometer. For Self-Service, please visit Imaging and Flow Cytometry Core for service information. For other academic researchers and commercial clients, please enquire.
IMPORTANT: To qualify for HKU pricing, the investigator must be a regular employee of HKU AND payment must be made from an internal HKU financial account that qualifies for internal transfer. Overhead charge is required for all incoming external funding.
Service Ordering
Please submit service request through iLab.
Workflow
Sample Preparation and Submission
General Guidelines
- Submit service request through existing iLab account.
- Attach completed Sample Submission Form (Excel) with project information to the requested iLab job.
- Prepare samples in clear-labeled tubes for on-site sample submission
- Submission of 12 or more samples per batch is cost effective.
Terms of Service
Processing Time
After sample submission, results will be delivered electronically (in an excel file) within 1-2 working days.
Invoice will be sent on the following month after completion of job.
Left-over Sample Collection
After result delivered, users need to collect the left-over samples within 1 week. After which, the left-over will be discarded without further notification.
Please contact platform specialists for the pick-up arrangement.
Contact
Mr. CHAN, Jacky
