What is qubit assays?

Qubit assays are a type of nucleic acid quantification assay that use fluorescent dyes to measure the concentration of DNA, RNA, or protein samples. They are named after the Qubit fluorometer, a machine that measures the fluorescence emitted from the dyes and calculates the amount of nucleic acid present in the sample.

Qubit assays are highly sensitive and accurate, and can detect small amounts of nucleic acid in a sample. They are also capable of measuring different types of nucleic acids, such as total RNA, mRNA, and DNA, as well as detecting contaminants or inhibitors that may affect downstream applications.

There are several types of Qubit assays available, including the Qubit dsDNA High Sensitivity Assay, which is used to quantify double-stranded DNA samples with high accuracy and sensitivity, and the Qubit RNA HS Assay, which quantifies total RNA in a sample.

Overall, Qubit assays are a useful tool for researchers and clinicians who require accurate and sensitive quantification of nucleic acids, and can aid in many applications such as gene expression analysis and sequencing library preparation.