The Spartan DX was designed in response to demand from microbiologists because they often have 1 or 2 samples and want rapid yes/no DNA results for bacteria and viruses. e.g. do you have chlamydia or not?
Batched real-time PCR machines range in price from about $35-150K, with most coming in around $40-50K. Therefore, a price of $15K for the non-batched Spartan DX is reasonable as a complement to the batched machines.
DNA chemicals are coming down in price. You can order master mix kits online that let you test samples for about $3/reaction. It is now possible for motivated home hobbyists to build their own personal molecular biology labs:
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The Spartan DX was designed in response to demand from microbiologists because they often have 1 or 2 samples and want rapid yes/no DNA results for bacteria and viruses. e.g. do you have chlamydia or not?
Batched real-time PCR machines range in price from about $35-150K, with most coming in around $40-50K. Therefore, a price of $15K for the non-batched Spartan DX is reasonable as a complement to the batched machines.
DNA chemicals are coming down in price. You can order master mix kits online that let you test samples for about $3/reaction. It is now possible for motivated home hobbyists to build their own personal molecular biology labs:
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