NanoDrop Microvolume Spectrophotometers and Fluorometers Resources

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Simple, easy, and fast nucleic acid and protein quantification

Accurate nucleic acid and protein quantification via UV absorbance

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Download the NanoDrop One nucleic acid tech note

To learn more about interpreting purity ratios, see our technical note on nucleic acid purity

Documents for the NanoDrop Ultra/Ultraᶜ/Ultra FL/Ultraᶜ FL

NanoDrop Ultra Acclaro Pro performance data

NanoDrop Ultra fluorescence performance data

Nanodrop Ultra qPCR Recipe Calculator

NanoDrop Ultra nucleic acid performance data

NanoDrop Ultra protein A280 performance data

Picogreen protocol for the Nanodrop Ultra

NanoDrop Ultra spectrophotometers and fluorometers BCA protein assay

NanoDrop Ultra spectrophotometers and fluorometers cuvette check

NanoDrop Ultra spectrophotometers and fluorometers pedestal image check

NanoDrop Ultra spectrophotometers and fluorometers Lowry protein assay

NanoDrop Ultra spectrophotometers and fluorometers pedestal absorbance measurements

NanoDrop Ultra spectrophotometers and fluorometers pierce 660 protein assay

NanoDrop Ultra spectrophotometers and fluorometers intensity check

NanoDrop Ultra user guide

NanoDrop Ultra user guide - Korean

NanoDrop Ultra user guide - Spanish

NanoDrop Ultra user guide - Polish

NanoDrop Ultra user guide - Japanese

NanoDrop Ultra user guide - Chinese

NanoDrop Ultra user guide - French

NanoDrop Ultra user guide - German

NanoDrop Ultra user guide - Italian

NanoDrop Ultra & SciVault 2 21 CFR part 11 compliance

NanoDrop Ultra API reference manual

SciVault 2 user guide

NanoDrop Ultra safety information

Cloud connectivity with the NanoDrop Ultra UV-Vis spectrophotometers and fluorometers

NanoDrop Ultra spectrophotometers and fluorometers instrument return instructions

NanoDrop Ultra unpack guide

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NanoDrop Ultra microvolume UV-Vis spectrophotometers and fluorometers

Documents for the NanoDrop Eight Spectrophotometer

NanoDrop Eight User Guide - English

NanoDrop Eight User Guide - Chinese

NanoDrop Eight User Guide - Italian

Thermo Scientific NanoDrop products

Thermo Scientific NanoDrop Products (Korean)

NanoDrop Nucleic Acid Handbook

NanoDrop Protein A280 Handbook

NanoDrop Colorimetric Protein Assays Handbook

Examining the efficiency of drug encapsulation within silk fibroin biomaterials

The MIQE Guidelines and Assessment of Nucleic Acids Prior to qPCR and RT-qPCR

Quality Control of Small Molecule Pharmaceuticals Using Spectroscopy

Purity Comparison of Automated Extraction Kits for HLA Typing

mRNA vaccine production: ensure quality control with the NanoDrop Spectrophotometers

Quantifying soy DNA extracts for downstream GMO detection

Measuring modified mRNA concentration for therapeutics

Sample Loading Tips for NanoDrop Eight Spectrophotometer

Custom Method for colorimetric quantification of cellular cytotoxicity

NanoDrop Eight Nucleic Acid Performance Data

The NanoDrop Eight Spectrophotometer detects contaminating nucleic acids in mammalian DNA and RNA preparations

NanoDrop Eight Protein Performance Data

NanoDrop Eight System Identifies Protein and Phenol in DNA Samples

NanoDrop One Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NanoDrop Instruments Service FAQ

Documents for the NanoDrop Lite Plus Spectrophotometer

NanoDrop Lite Plus User Guide - English

NanoDrop Lite Plus User Guide - Chinese

NanoDrop Lite Plus User Guide - Italian

NanoDrop Lite Plus Quick Start Guide - English

NanoDrop Lite Plus UV Microvolume Spectrophotometer

Thermo Scientific NanoDrop products

Thermo Scientific NanoDrop Products (Korean)

NanoDrop Lite Plus maintenance instructions

NanoDrop Instruments Service FAQ

Application note: The MIQE Guidelines and Assessment of Nucleic Acids Prior to qPCR and RT-qPCR

Application note: Evaluating DNA Purity for Molecular Cloning QC

Application note: NanoDrop Lite Plus Performance Data: Nucleic Acid and Protein A280

Lesson plan: Quantifying strawberry DNA with spectrophotometry

Teaching tomorrow’s scientists today: Lesson plans and resources for UV-Visible spectroscopic techniques

NanoDrop spectrophotometer and fluorometer videos

NanoDrop spectrophotometer and fluorometer webinars

Support and educational resources for NanoDrop spectrophotometers and fluorometers

Resources for discontinued NanoDrop instruments

NanoDrop One User Guide - English

NanoDrop One User Guide - Chinese

NanoDrop One User Guide - French

NanoDrop One User Guide - German

NanoDrop One User Guide - Italian

NanoDrop One User Guide - Japanese

NanoDrop One User Guide - Korean

NanoDrop One User Guide - Polish

NanoDrop One User Guide - Spanish

NanoDrop One-1000-2000 Comparison Guide

NanoDrop Products Selection Guide

NanoDrop One Standard Warranty

NanoDrop One Microvolume UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Brochure

NanoDrop One Specifications

Thermo Scientific NanoDrop products

Thermo Scientific NanoDrop Products (Korean)

NanoDrop Nucleic Acid Handbook

NanoDrop Protein A280 Handbook

NanoDrop Colorimetric Protein Assays Handbook

The MIQE Guidelines and Assessment of Nucleic Acids Prior to qPCR and RT-qPCR

Analyze supercoiled plasmids with the NanoDrop One/Oneᶜ Spectrophotometer

Macroalgae DNA quantification and contaminant characterization with the NanoDrop One Spectrophotometer

Next generation sequencing sample preparation with the NanoDrop One Spectrophotometer

Monitoring enzyme kinetics with the NanoDrop Oneᶜ Spectrophotometer

Measurement of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticle concentration with the NanoDrop One Microvolume UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Observation of gold nanoshell plasmon resonance shifts after bioconjugation

Quantification of gold nanoparticles using the NanoDrop One Microvolume UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Detection of RNA Contamination in Mammalian DNA Preparations

Quantification of gold nanoshells using the NanoDrop One Microvolume UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Using NanoDrop One/Oneᶜ to determine phenol and protein contaminants in nucleic acids for RT-qPCR quality control

Using the NanoDrop One/Oneᶜ Spectrophotometer to determine DNA/RNA contamination in nucleic acids for RT-qPCR/qPCR quality control

Using the NanoDrop One to Quantify Protein and Peptide Preparations at 205 nm

Quantify Chlorophyll a and Chlorophyll b With a Custom Method

Quantifying Glucose Concentration Using a Hexokinase Assay

A Custom Method for Hemoglobin Measurements

mRNA vaccine production: ensure quality control with the NanoDrop Spectrophotometers

Structural Biology Workflows (NMR, XRC, cryo-EM) with NanoDrop Spectrophotometers

Measuring modified mRNA concentration for therapeutics

Comparing Microvolume and Cuvette Based Measurements of Microbial Cell Cultures

Custom Method for colorimetric quantification of cellular cytotoxicity

A custom method for endotoxin quantification

Blanking with high absorbing buffers such as RIPA negatively affects Protein A280 measurements

NanoDrop One Performance Data - Nucleic Acid Measurement at 260 nm

Acclaro Protein Contaminant ID: Detection of Protein in Nucleic Acid Samples Using the NanoDrop One Spectrophotometer

Sample Reproducibility for NanoDrop Spectrophotometers

Nucleic Acid Controls vs. Standards

Assessment of Nucleic Acid Purity Ratios

Influence of Buffer on Choice of Protein Quantification Method

Best Practices: Proteins

Bradford Assay Tips

Solvent Compatibility for NanoDrop products pedestal surfaces

Acclaro phenol contaminant ID - NanoDrop One Tech Note

Performance verification check for NanoDrop One/OneC

Performing an intensity check for NanoDrop One/OneC

Performing an pedestal check for NanoDrop One/OneC

Pierce 660 nm Protein Assay

Protein Lowry Assay

Teaching tomorrow’s scientists today: Lesson plans and resources for UV-Visible spectroscopic techniques

Gold Nanoparticle and Gold Nanoshell Analysis with a NanoDrop One Microvolume UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Qualification of nucleic acid samples for infectious disease research workflows

Security Suite Software for Evolution series and NanoDrop One/OneC Spectrophotometers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NanoDrop One Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NanoDrop Instruments Service FAQ

Acclaro Frequently Asked Questions - NanoDrop One Sample Contaminant Identification

Activity of acid phosphatase extracted from wheat germ

The journey to 100,000 NanoDrops starts with a single microliter.

HLA Typing: Template Quality Control for SSP and SSO

Microgenomic Expression Profiling

Nucleic Acid and Fluorescent Dye Concentration Measurement

Quantitative Real Time RT PCR

Small Molecule Crystallography

NanoDrop Colorimetric Protein Assays Handbook

NanoDrop Nucleic Acid Handbook

NanoDrop Protein A280 Handbook

NanoDrop 1000 Frequently Asked Questions

NanoDrop Instruments Service FAQ

NanoDrop One Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NanoDrop 1000 User Manual

NanoDrop One-1000-2000 Comparison Guide

NanoDrop Products Selection Guide

Archived Data for NanoDrop 1000

Assessment of Nucleic Acid Purity Ratios

Best Practices: Proteins

Blank Measurements

Bradford Assay Tips

Homogeneity Study– Effect on Reproducibility - NanoDrop 1000

Influence of Buffer on Choice of Protein Quantification Method

Liquid Column Breakage Warning

NanoDrop 1000 Reproducibility Studies

Nucleic Acid Controls vs. Standards

Sample Reproducibility for NanoDrop Spectrophotometers

Solenoid cleaning procedure for the NanoDrop 1000

Solvent Compatibility for NanoDrop products pedestal surfaces

USB Connectivity Issues with NanoDrop 1000

Detection and Avoidance of Polysaccharides in Plant Nucleic Acid Extractions

Measuring Viability Decline in Animal Cell Suspension Cultures Using NanoDrop 2000

MIQE Guidelines and Assessment of Nucleic Acids Prior to qPCR and RT-qPCR

Pierce 660 nm Micro-Volume Assay Advantages

Quality Control of Industrial Dye Products Using Absorbance Spectroscopy

Quality Control during Library Construction for de novo Next-Gen Sequencing Platforms

Quality Control of Small Molecule Pharmaceuticals Using Spectrophotometry

Use of Custom Methods Capability of NanoDrop Spectrophotometers for Toxicology Studies

NanoDrop Colorimetric Protein Assays Handbook

NanoDrop Nucleic Acid Handbook

NanoDrop Protein A280 Handbook

Thermo Scientific NanoDrop products

NanoDrop Instruments Service FAQ

NanoDrop One Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Protein Absorbance Measurements Frequently Asked Questions - NanoDrop 2000/2000c

NanoDrop 2000 / 2000c User Manual

NanoDrop One-1000-2000 Comparison Guide

NanoDrop Products Selection Guide

Analyzing Differences in Bacterial Density Measurements between Spectrophotometers

Microvolume Quantification of Nucleic Acids in Molecular Diagnostics (Poster)

Bradford Protein Assay for NanoDrop 2000/2000C

Pierce 660 nm Protein Assay - NanoDrop 2000/2000c

A205 Custom Method for Protein and Peptide Quantification

Accuracy vs. Reference Spectrophotometer - NanoDrop 2000/2000c

Activity Measurements of Pentose Phosphate Pathway Enzymes Using the NanoDrop 2000c Kinetics Application

Assessment of Nucleic Acid Purity

Assessment of Nucleic Acid Purity Ratios

Baseline Corrections for Nucleic Acid and Protein A280 Measurements

Best Practices: Proteins

Blank Measurements

Bradford Assay Tips

Calibration Check Procedure for NanoDrop 2000, NanoDrop 2000c and NanoDrop 1000

Cleaning and Reconditioning for the NanoDrop 2000 / 2000c

Clearing Error 1010 for Windows 7 for NanoDrop 2000/2000c

Colorimetric Protein Assays - Quick Start Protocol

Comparing Microvolume and Cuvette Based Measurements of Microbial Cell Cultures

Influence of Buffer on Choice of Protein Quantification Method

Liquid Column Breakage Warning

Lowry Assay: Generation of a Standard Curve Based Custom Method Using NanoDrop 2000/2000C

Microvolume Quantification of Proteins by UV-Vis Absorbance or Fluorescence

NanoDrop 2000/2000c Protein Assay Guide

NanoDrop 2000 Reproducibility Studies for dsDNA

Nucleic Acid Controls vs. Standards

Protein Measurement Accuracy and Reproducibility - NanoDrop 2000

Protocol for BCA Protein Assay Using a NanoDrop 2000/2000c Spectrophotometer

Sample Reproducibility for NanoDrop Spectrophotometers

Specific NanoDrop Instrument Recommendations to Achieve Accurate Oligonucleotide Quantification Results

Solvent Compatibility for NanoDrop products pedestal surfaces

Measuring Enzyme Activity using Thermo Scientific NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer

Molecular Beacon Probes: Micro-Volume Fluorescence Measurement of HPLC Isolated Probes

Using the NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer for Cancer Research Applications

Using the NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer For Micro-Volume Fluorescence/FRET Applications

Using the NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer For Nanoparticle/Quantum Dot Applications

Thermo Scientific NanoDrop products

Thermo Scientific NanoDrop Products (Korean)

NanoDrop 3300 FAQs for Protein Measurements

NanoDrop Instruments Service FAQ

User Manual for the NanoDrop 3300 fluorospectrometer

NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer specifications

NanoDrop Products Selection Guide

AccuBlue Broad Range dsDNA Assay for NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer Assay

AccuBlue High Sensitivity dsDNA Assay for NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer

Fluoraldyhyde OPA Protein Assay for NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer

Fluorescamine Protein Assay for NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer

FluoroProfile Protein Assay for NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer

Hoechst dsDNA 33258 Assay for NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer

PicoGreen dsDNA Assay for NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer

Quant-iT dsDNA Broad Range Assay for NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer

Quant-iT dsDNA High Sensitivity Assay for NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer

Ribogreen RNA Assay for NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer

Sybr Green I dsDNA Assay for NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer

Sybr Gold ssDNA Assay for NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer

4– Methyl Umbelliferone Assay Linearity, Reproducibility and Sensitivity

Alexa 555 Assay Linearity, Reproducibility and Sensitivity

Alexa 647 Assay Linearity, Reproducibility and Sensitivity

Archived Data NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer

Best Practices: Proteins

Error Code 8 for NanoDrop 3300

FITC Linearity, Reproducibility and Sensitivity

Fluorescence-based Nucleic Acid Assays

Fluorescence-based Protein Assays

Gain Settings for the NanoDrop 3300

Hoechst Assay Linearity, Reproducibility and Sensitivity

Measuring Mouse GFR by FITC-Inulin using the Thermo Scientific NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer

NanoDrop 3300 Virtual Filtering

NanoDrop Instruments calibration guidance

PicoGreen® Assay Linearity, Reproducibility and Sensitivity

Quantum Dots Assay Linearity, Reproducibility and Sensitivity

Quinine Sulfate Assay Linearity, Reproducibility and Sensitivity

Reproducibility and Linearity Assessment Using the Blue LED

RiboGreen® Assay Linearity, Reproducibility and Sensitivity

Sample Reproducibility for NanoDrop Spectrophotometers

Solvent Compatibility for NanoDrop products pedestal surfaces

A High-throughput Method for Measurement of Glomerular Filtration Rate in Conscious Mice

MIQE Guidelines and Assessment of Nucleic Acids Prior to qPCR and RT-qPCR

Pierce 660 nm Micro-Volume Assay Advantages

NanoDrop Nucleic Acid Handbook

NanoDrop Protein A280 Handbook

NanoDrop Colorimetric Protein Assays Handbook

NanoDrop Instruments Service FAQ

NanoDrop One Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NanoDrop 8000 User Manual

NanoDrop Products Selection Guide

Archived Data for NanoDrop 8000

Assessment of Nucleic Acid Purity Ratios

Baseline Corrections for Nucleic Acid and Protein A280 Measurements

Best Practices: Proteins

Blank Measurements

Bradford Assay Tips

Bradford Protein Assay Protocol for the NanoDrop 8000 Spectrophotometer

Calibration Check Procedure for NanoDrop 2000, NanoDrop 2000c and NanoDrop 1000

Colorimetric Protein Assays - Quick Start Protocol

Comparing Microvolume and Cuvette Based Measurements of Microbial Cell Cultures

Influence of Buffer on Choice of Protein Quantification Method

Liquid Column Breakage Warning

Microvolume Quantification of Proteins by UV-Vis Absorbance or Fluorescence

NanoDrop 8000 Linearity Studies

NanoDrop 8000 Sample Carryover

Nucleic Acid Controls vs. Standards

Pierce 660 nm Protein Assay Protocol for the NanoDrop 8000 Spectrophotometer

Protocol for BCA Protein Assay Using a NanoDrop 8000 Spectrophotometer

Protein Measurement Accuracy and Reproducibility - NanoDrop 2000

Sample ID and Plate Set-Up Guide - NanoDrop 8000

Sample Reproducibility for NanoDrop Spectrophotometers

Solvent Compatibility for NanoDrop products pedestal surfaces

NanoDrop 8000 Calibration Check Best Practices Video

NanoDrop Protein A280 Handbook

NanoDrop Nucleic Acid Handbook

NanoDrop Instruments Service FAQ

NanoDrop Lite Tech Support FAQs

NanoDrop One Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NanoDrop Lite Printer Quick Reference

NanoDrop Lite Quick Reference

NanoDrop Lite User Manual

NanoDrop Products Selection Guide

Assessment of Nucleic Acid Purity Ratios

Best Practices: Proteins

Blank Measurements

Calibration Check Outliers - NanoDrop Lite

Calibration Check Procedure for NanoDrop Lite spectrophotometer

Cleaning and Reconditioning for the NanoDrop Lite spectrophotometer

Influence of Buffer on Choice of Protein Quantification Method

Influence of Buffer on Protein Quantification ay A280 - NanoDrop Lite

Interpretation of Nucleic Acid Purity Ratios for NanoDrop Lite

Liquid Column Breakage Warning

NanoDrop Lite Data Management and Transfer

Nucleic Acid Controls vs. Standards

Sample Reproducibility for NanoDrop Spectrophotometers

Solvent Compatibility for NanoDrop products pedestal surfaces