NanoDrop™ One/One^C Microvolume UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

All of the DNA instruments offered by Thermo Fisher Scientific are of excellent quality. To find the right instrument to quantify DNA or RNA in your lab, explore the detailed comparison of UV-Vis spectrophotometers and fluorometers. Things like sensitivity, throughput and budget may be initial considerations when selecting a DNA quantification instrument. You may also consider whether you need target specificity, sample purity information, RNA quality information, or broad dynamic range.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Nucleic Acid Quantification Support Center.

UV and fluorescence technologies work differently to quantify DNA. UV quantification relies on the intrinsic absorptivity of DNA and RNA molecules, while fluorescence quantification uses dyes that specifically bind to your molecule of choice. With UV technology, quantification isn't as sensitive, but it has a broader dynamic range and also gives data about sample purity‒plus it is faster because there is no reagent prep. With fluorescence technology you get higher sensitivity and molecule-specific data, but it has lower dynamic range and reagent prep is required. The technology you need will depend on what features are important for your lab and experimentation.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Nucleic Acid Quantification Support Center.

A report is shipped back with each NanoDrop instrument listing the services that were performed and any parts that were replaced. We also provide you with an Instrument Certification Sheet which shows that the instrument passed recalibration and recertification.

If you specifically request “as found” and “after service” data when setting up the NanoDrop instrument service, we can provide results of a Performance Verification before and after the servicing.

Upon receipt of confirmation of payment method, we will provide you a FedEx return shipping label and shipping instructions. Alternatively, we will waive the shipping cost if you decide to use your own carrier.