TaqMan™ Array Human Endogenous Controls Plate, Fast 96-well - FAQs

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What mastermix can I use for running samples on TaqMan Gene Signature Array Plates?

We recommend that for standard (20 µL) TaqMan Array Plates, you use either the Universal Master Mix (I or II) or the Gene Expression MasterMix. For fast (10 µL) TaqMan Array Plates, use the Fast Universal Master Mix. The Fast Advanced Master Mix can also be used for either plate type, but we recommend following the protocol in this manual (https://assets.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/LSG/manuals/MAN0025706_TaqManFastAdvMM_UG.pdf).

What is the minimum amount of TaqMan array plates I need to purchase to submit an order?

The minimum amount of TaqMan Array plates needed to submit an order is based on the plate type:
• Inventoried TaqMan array plates: 1 plate
• TaqMan Flexible Content panel array plates: 6 plates
• Custom TaqMan array plates: 6 plates
• Specialty TaqMan array plates: 10-20 plates (depends on assay format and configuration). Please contact our Specialty Plates team at Specialty_Plates@thermofisher.com for details.

Can our TaqMan Array Plates be run on non-Applied Biosystem real-time PCR instruments?

We recommend using our Plastics Selection Tool to verify which plates are compatible with your instrument model, https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/life-science/pcr/pcr-plastics/plastics-selection-guide.html.

Based on our testing, the 96-well TaqMan Array Plates can be used on the following non-Applied Biosystem real-time PCR instruments:
• Standard (0.2mL) 96-well Plates: Bio-Rad IQ5
• Fast (0.1mL) Plates: Bio-Rad CFX Connect and Bio-Rad CFX96 Touch

How do I obtain TaqMan documentation files for my TaqMan array plates?

Beginning in April 2016, TaqMan documentation files for TaqMan Array Plates (assay information files (AIF), experimental setup files, and plate layout files) can be downloaded from the Thermo Fisher Scientific website at https://www.thermofisher.com/taqmanfiles. To obtain your TaqMan documentation files:
• Select the appropriate product type.
• Enter the information being requested for the product type.
• Fixed TaqMan array plates: Enter the Part number and Batch number
• TaqMan Flexible Content panel array plates/Custom TaqMan array plates: Enter the Sales Order number and Batch number
• Click Submit.

Can poly A+ purified RNA samples be used with the TaqMan Human Endogenous Control Plate (Cta. No. 4309199)?

No. The plate has been designed to evaluate only total RNA. Ribosomal RNA will be removed from poly A+ purified RNA samples, and is required for accurate detection of the 18s rRNA endogenous control assay used on the plate.