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GeneCount® Q-96 Thermocycler
Thermocyclers
GeneCount® Q-96 Thermocycler
Luminultra’s GeneCount® Q-96 is a powerful thermocycler designed specifically for high-capacity qPCR testing needs. Optimize your qPCR workflow with rapid results in under 3 hours.
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Configure your qPCR workflow
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Elevate your lab’s capabilities with the GeneCount® Q-96, our high-capacity, 96-well thermocycler developed specifically for laboratories. Extend this competitive offering to your clients, or bring costly, outsourced qPCR testing in-house.
Luminultra’s GeneCount® Q-96 delivers high performance quantitative PCR for the detection of the analyzers from nucleic acid samples, including pathogens and human genes.
GeneCount® Q-96 uses a real-time fluorescence detection method that allows for amplification and detection in the same tube without post-processing.
The GeneCount® Q-96 comes with pre-loaded cycling parameters, standard curves, and other required information specific for each individual target.
- Easy-to-use interface featuring large touchscreen
- Designed to immediately optimize your qPCR workflow
- Advanced thermoelectric technology ensures fast and steady heating and cooling of the ultra-fast heat cycling system
- Uses maintenance-free long-life LED excitation light source
- Precise optical path system and ultra-sensitive PMT system provide the most accurate and sensitive fluorescent detection
- Six fluorescent channels provide multiplexing capabilities and support for intercalating dyes, hydrolysis and FRET probes
- Equipped with ultra-low-light sensitive CMOS- based fluorescent imager, delivering high performance and flexible imaging capabilities
- Rapid results in less than three hours (including purification)
- Range of available reagent/assay panels available for a variety of targets
Our Q-96 devices are CE, RoHS and WEEE Certified.
- GeneCount® Q-96 qPCR device
- Power cable
- Optional ethernet cable
- Hot-lid pressure balance rack
- Three PCR 8-well tube strips
GeneCount® Q-96 Thermocycler
| Specification | Q-96 |
|---|---|
| Sample capacity | 96 x 0.2mL (suitable for single PCR tubes, and 8-strip PCR tubes) |
| Fluorescent channels | Channel 1 – FAM, SYBR Green I Channel 2 – VIC, HEX, TET, JOE, TAMRA, CY3, NED Channel 3 – ROX, Texas-Red Channel 4 – Cy5 Channel 5 – Cy5 Channel 6 – for customized |
| Temperature range of block working | 4 – 105°C (minimum increment 0.1°C) |
| Heating/cooling rate | 6°C/s |
| Temperature fluctuation | ≤ ± 0.2°C |
| Temperature accuracy | ≤ ± 0.15°C |
| Temperature uniformity | ≤ ± 0.2°C |
| Temperature range of hot lid working | 30 – 110°C |
| Running mode | Continuous running |
| Operating system | Windows 10 |
| Power supply | 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 600VA |
| Dimensions | 38cm x 40cm x 38cm |
| Weight | 20kg |
Identify which microbes are in your system
From validated workflows to clear, decision-ready reporting, every part of the platform is designed for practical application in demanding environments. GeneCount® gives teams the clarity and confidence to act on what matters most.
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Upcoming webinar – Confidence over compliance: Raising the bar with total adenylate monitoring for advanced food safety
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Upcoming Webinar: Bugcount Fuel – A faster, more reliable microbial test for aviation fuel
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When it comes to microbes, “everything is everywhere”
Marc Demeter, our Director of Market Development, shares his expertise on managing microbial threats in the oil and gas industry.
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Luminultra unveils bold new brand identity centered on ‘Confidence in Every Count’
New identity aligns with global growth, innovation leadership and the company’s vision for the future of microbial diagnostics
Luminultra and Kikkoman partner to bring smarter food safety testing to North America
Luminultra has partnered with Kikkoman Biochemifa to expand access to its advanced food safety and hygiene monitoring tools across North America.
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Meet Marc Demeter: Your microbial ally in oil & gas
In oil & gas, managing invisible threats means high-stakes decisions every day. That’s why Luminultra is thrilled to introduce Marc Demeter, our Director of Market Development for Oil & Gas.
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Luminultra strengthens position in European water diagnostics market with strategic acquisition of GL Biocontrol
The acquisition marks Luminultra’s eighth in eight years – each one a targeted step toward building a more comprehensive, client-focused solutions portfolio.
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Luminultra and J&L Labs partner to expand oilfield molecular testing in the Permian
Our work with J&L allows us to expand that impact, bringing these purpose-built tools to a wider market that’s looking to stay ahead of microbial threats.
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