The Agilent 2100 BioAnalyzer utilizes "Lab-on-a-Chip" technology to integrate sample preparation, fluid handling, separation, detection, and data analysis.  Agilent Technologies has Lab-on-a-Chip kits available that analyze RNA, DNA, and Proteins.

  Some examples of analysis that can be done are:

         • Quantitative analysis of PCR fragments

         • Restriction fragment sizing

         • Cy 5 labeled cRNA and cDNA

         • RNA analysis up to 6,000 bp

         • DNA analysis from 25 - 12,000 bp

         • Analyze protein samples (cell lysate, column factions, and purified proteins) ranging

            in size from 14 - 200 kDa.

 Affymetrix recommends the 2100 BioAnalyzer for qualifying total (eukaryotic and prokaryotic) or         messenger RNA.

Individuals must be trained satisfactorily by a Center Specialist prior to gaining access to the instrumentation.  There is a one time training fee of $50.00 per hour. The chip cost is not included in the cost of the training.  A maximum of 4 people maybe trained at one time. Please contact the GEC at gecinfo@biotech.wisc.edu to schedule training.

Price includes the Agilent Chip, all consumables, reagents and RNA ladder.  

If a lab is planning on running a large number of samples, it is recommended you purchase your own kit.