Do you offer an alternative for the discontinued Pharma MagMAX Express-96 Standard Plates (Cat. No. A31541)?
Yes, we recommend using KingFisher 96 microplate (for KingFisher Flex, Apex, and Presto) (Cat. No. 97002540).
Note: Only works with KingFisher Flex 96 Heating Block (Cat. No. 24075420). Not to be used with KingFisher Flex 96 Deep-Well Heating Block (Cat. No. 24075430).
Can the KingFisher Flex 96 KF and 96 Deep-Well heating blocks be used for a KingFisher Flex Magnetic Particle Processor with a 96 Deep-Well Head?
Yes, both the KingFisher Flex 96 KF and 96 Deep-Well heating blocks can be used for the 96 Deep-Well Head, but they are only compatible with certain MagMAX/KingFisher plates.
- The KingFisher Flex 96 KF Heating Block is compatible with both standard plates and Deep-Well plates (Cat. Nos. 97002540, 4388475, 95040460, 4388476).
- The KingFisher Flex Deep-Well Heating Block is only compatible with Deep-Well plates (Cat. Nos. 95040460, 4388476).
Can the KingFisher Flex heating blocks be purchased separately?
Yes, here are the catalog numbers for standalone heating blocks:
- Cat. No. 24075420: KingFisher Flex 96 KF Heating Block
- Cat. No. 24075430: KingFisher Flex 96 Deep-Well Heating Block
- Cat. No. 24075440: KingFisher Flex 24 Deep-Well Heating Block
Does the KingFisher Flex Magnetic Particle Processor with 96 Deep-Well Head come with a heating block?
Yes, it comes with both the KingFisher Flex 96 KF Heating Block and KingFisher Flex 96 Deep-Well Heating Block.
I see that the KingFisher 24 Deep Well Head has a processing volume of 5 mL. Does that mean that I can process up to 5 mL of my sample?
No, the processing volume refers to the maximum volume that can be held in the 24 Deep Well plates. This incorporates the volume of binding buffers and beads, so when scaling up reaction volumes, it is important to make sure that the total volume does not exceed 5 mL.