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Bibby Brand Techne's Prime Pro 48 qPCR System

Jan 29, 2015

Techne, a Bibby Scientific brand, has launched the Prime Pro 48, a qPCR system that uses a 48-well PCR plate and supports 4-color mulitplex reactions. The platform has a fast ramp rate and short cycling time, and is associated with 400 lyophilized qPCR detection kits covering clinical and veterinary applications as well as food and biohazard testing.

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