One resource for all of your real-time PCR and digital PCR instrument support needs. Navigate through the instrument support categories below to obtain relevant technical information, view tips and tricks when starting an experiment, and find fixes for common instrument and software errors.


Access the information you need on setup, maintenance, operation, and software support for the QuantStudio 6 and 7 Pro Real-Time PCR systems. Browse through our useful technical guides and tools, and get tips and troubleshooting suggestions for commonly encountered scenarios.

Find useful resources and technical FAQs on calibration, operation, and software support across all block types of the QuantStudio™ 12K Flex Real-Time PCR System (96-well, 384-well, TaqMan® array, and OpenArray® plate).

View our tips and troubleshooting suggestions as well as useful technical resources for calibration, operation, and data analysis using the QuantStudio™ 3and 5 qPCR instruments. Find help related to data analysis using web-based software enabled through the Thermo Fisher Cloud. 

Access in-depth technical information on the QuantStudio™ 6 and 7 Flex Real-Time PCR systems (96-well, 384-well, TaqMan® array). Browse our useful documents and manuals, get tips on using the qPCR instruments, or find help with calibration, operation, and software support across all block types.

Browse through the hub to find support information related to setup, maintenance, operation, and software for the QuantStudio Absolute Q Digital PCR System. Access our useful technical guides and tools and get tips and troubleshooting suggestions for commonly encountered issues.

Learn best practices for calibration, operation, and data analysis when using the 7500 or 7500 Fast qPCR instruments. Browse through useful resources including technical guides and tools.

Obtain the information you need on setup, operation, and software support for the QuantStudio™ 3D Digital PCR System, including video and workflow walkthroughs. Browse our useful guides and resources to learn more about digital PCR, or search our tips and troubleshooting help sections for technical support.

Obtain technical documents on calibration, operation, and software support across all block types of the StepOne™ and StepOnePlus™ qPCR instruments (48-well or 96-well, respectively). View our frequently asked questions for setting up your experiment or our recommendations for commonly encountered error messages.

Find useful guides and documents on calibration, operation, and software support across all block types of the ViiA™ 7 qPCR instrument (96-well, 384-well, and TaqMan® array). Look through our frequently asked questions for tips when getting started with an experiment or help when running into an error.

Get access to useful documents, including guides and technical notes, for running the 7900HT Fast qPCR instrument.  Find answers to commonly asked calibration, operation, and software questions across all block types (96-well, 384-well, and TaqMan® array).

Looking for support on qPCR Applications or qPCR Software? Visit our Real-Time PCR and Digital PCR Applications Support Center

Looking for information on PCR thermal cylers? Visit our PCR and cDNA Synthesis Support Center.