Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which nucleic acids are compatible with the FluoroVerse™?
A: You can quantify RNA, DNA, or Protein.
Q: How sensitive is the FluoroVerse™?
A: It is sensitive enough to detect any nucleic acid down to the nanogram.
Q: Can the FluoroVerse™ distinguish between DNA and RNA in a mixed sample?
A: Yes. It can distinguish between DNA and RNA if there is mixing of a sample. However, specificity also depends on the reagents used. We recommend using a DNA Quantification kit to measure DNA and an RNA Quantification kit to measure RNA.
Q: Does the FluoroVerse™ require a computer to operate?
A: No. The OMEC FluoroVerse™ is a stand-alone instrument.
Q: Are OMEC instruments Wi-Fi compatible?
A: No. The FluoroVerse™ is USB compatible.
Q: How much training does it take to learn to use this instrument?
A: OMEC software is designed to be easy to use right out of the box. No special training is needed, and there is no software to install.
Q: What sort of reproducibility should I expect with the FluoroVerse™?
A: Typically ± 0.75 ng/uL for dsDNA samples <= 200 ng/uL and ± 1% for samples > 200 ng/µL.
Q: My product was accidentally left out at room temperature or exposed to light. Is it ruined?
A: Most of our products are stable at room temperature for many days, so in all likelihood the product will still work just fine. To be on the safe side, we recommend performing a small scale positive control experiment to confirm that the product still works for your application before processing a large number of samples or precious samples.
Q: My product arrived at room temperature or thawed, but it’s supposed to be stored at 4°C or -20°C. Is it still ok?
A: Most of our products are stable at room temperature for many days, but we recommend storage at 4°C or -20°C to prolong shelf life. In the case of many of our aqueous dye solutions, the compounds are very stable at room temperature, but we recommend cold storage to prevent the growth of mold or other microbes over time. Therefore, to save on shipping costs, products with recommended storage at 4°C or -20°C may ship at ambient temperature or with an ice pack. These products may thaw without affecting product performance. When you receive the product, place it under the recommended storage conditions.
Some products are shipped with blue ice packs as an extra precaution against high temperatures. The blue ice packs may be thawed upon arrival without affecting product performance.
Products with recommended storage at ultra low temperature (-70°C) that also ship on dry ice should arrive frozen. If a product you received was shipped on dry ice and thawed during transit.
Q: Where can I find the expiration date or shelf life of a product?
A: Bioscience kits
The guaranteed shelf life from date of receipt for bioscience kits is listed on the product information sheet. Some kits have an expiration date printed on the kit box label, this is the guaranteed shelf life date calculated from the day that the product shipped from our facility. Kits often are functional for significantly longer than the guaranteed shelf life. If you have an older kit in storage that you wish to use, we recommend performing a small scale positive control experiment to confirm that the kit still works for your application before processing a large number of samples or precious samples.
Expiration date based on date of manufacture (DOM)
If your institution requires you to document the expiration date based on the date of manufacture for reagents please contact us.