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Relative fluorescent quantitation (or quantitative fluorescence PCR (QF-PCR) is a technique used in a variety of fragment analysis applications that requires accurate peak height comparisons across multiple samples. Applications that utilize this technique include screening for loss of heterozygosity (LOH) using microsatellites or SNPs, aneuploidy assays, and detecting large chromosomal deletions.

Figure 1: Detecting Loss of Heterozygosity (LOH) Electropherogram of a microsatellite marker in DNA from a healthy (top panel) and tumor sample (bottom panel) run on a Life Technologies 3130 Series Genetic Analyzer. The reduced peak height in the tumor sample indicates potential LOH in the sample.

Step-by-Step Guide to Relative Fluorescent Quantification

DNA Purification kit

DNA extraction is a critical first step in the experimental workflow of DNA Sequencing and Fragment analysis. The overall quality, accuracy and length of the DNA sequence read can be significantly affected by characteristics of the sample itself, and the method chosen for nucleic acid extraction. Ideal methods will vary depending on the source or tissue type, how it was obtained from its source, and how the sample was handled or stored prior to extraction.

Recommended Products: DNA Isolation

PCR Kit

Amplify microsatellite loci of interest by PCR using fluorescent labeled primer

Recommended Products: Design Primer and Perform PCR

Fragment Analysis sizing graph image.

Add aliquot of PCR product to size standard and Hi-Di Formamide mix; heat denature and proceed with electrophoresis.

Recommended Products: Prepare Sample for Analysis

Sizing Information

To learn more about our GeneScan Size standards used in sizing experiments please see our table below.

When DNA fragments are labeled with:Choose a size standards labeled with:Recommended Size StandardPossible ApplicationsOther Kits and Products
dR110, dR6G, dTAMRA™, dROX (Dye Set DS-02 - Filter E5)LIZ®
SNaPshot®
Microsatellite, LOH, ISSR, Chimerism, ISSR, RFLP, T-RFLP, MSMSA
5-FAM™, HEX™, NED™ (Dye Set DS-30 - Filter D)ROX™GeneScan™ 500 ROX™ Size StandardCustom Fragment AnalysisCustom Labeled Primer
6-FAM™, VIC®, NED™ (Dye Set DS-31 - Filter D**)ROX™GeneScan™ 500 ROX™ Size Standard

Custom Fragment Analysis

Custom Labeled Primer
5-FAM™, JOE, NED™ (Dye Set DS-32 - Filter F)ROX™GeneScan™ 500 ROX™ Size Standard
Microsatellite (Forensic)
AFLP
6-FAM™, VIC®, NED™, PET® (Dye Set DS-33 - Filter G5)LIZ®GeneScan™ 600 LIZ Size Standard v2.0
Microsatellite (Forensic)
Custom Fragment Analysis
Capillary Electrophoresis

During capillary electrophoresis, the products of the PCR are injected electrokinetically into capillaries filled with polymer. High voltage is applied so that the fluorescent DNA fragments are separated by size and are detected by a laser/camera system.

Which Electrophoresis Instrument (Genetic Analyzer) Is Right for You?

 Instrument
 3730xl
3730xL
3730
3730
3500xl
3500xL
3500
3500
3130xl
3130xL
3130
3130
310
310
Number of Capillaries96482481641
Compatible Applications:
(S) Supported; (A) AB Demonstrated; (C) Customer Demonstrated; (N) Not Supported
Relative Fluorescent Quantitation
- Loss of Heterozygosity (LOH)SSSSSSS

Analyze the microsatellite loci size and height.

Learn more

Which Data Analysis Software Is Right for You?

DNA Purification kit

DNA extraction is a critical first step in the experimental workflow of DNA Sequencing and Fragment analysis. The overall quality, accuracy and length of the DNA sequence read can be significantly affected by characteristics of the sample itself, and the method chosen for nucleic acid extraction. Ideal methods will vary depending on the source or tissue type, how it was obtained from its source, and how the sample was handled or stored prior to extraction.

Recommended Products: DNA Isolation

PCR Kit

Amplify microsatellite loci of interest by PCR using fluorescent labeled primer

Recommended Products: Design Primer and Perform PCR

Fragment Analysis sizing graph image.

Add aliquot of PCR product to size standard and Hi-Di Formamide mix; heat denature and proceed with electrophoresis.

Recommended Products: Prepare Sample for Analysis

Sizing Information

To learn more about our GeneScan Size standards used in sizing experiments please see our table below.

When DNA fragments are labeled with:Choose a size standards labeled with:Recommended Size StandardPossible ApplicationsOther Kits and Products
dR110, dR6G, dTAMRA™, dROX (Dye Set DS-02 - Filter E5)LIZ®
SNaPshot®
Microsatellite, LOH, ISSR, Chimerism, ISSR, RFLP, T-RFLP, MSMSA
5-FAM™, HEX™, NED™ (Dye Set DS-30 - Filter D)ROX™GeneScan™ 500 ROX™ Size StandardCustom Fragment AnalysisCustom Labeled Primer
6-FAM™, VIC®, NED™ (Dye Set DS-31 - Filter D**)ROX™GeneScan™ 500 ROX™ Size Standard

Custom Fragment Analysis

Custom Labeled Primer
5-FAM™, JOE, NED™ (Dye Set DS-32 - Filter F)ROX™GeneScan™ 500 ROX™ Size Standard
Microsatellite (Forensic)
AFLP
6-FAM™, VIC®, NED™, PET® (Dye Set DS-33 - Filter G5)LIZ®GeneScan™ 600 LIZ Size Standard v2.0
Microsatellite (Forensic)
Custom Fragment Analysis
Capillary Electrophoresis

During capillary electrophoresis, the products of the PCR are injected electrokinetically into capillaries filled with polymer. High voltage is applied so that the fluorescent DNA fragments are separated by size and are detected by a laser/camera system.

Which Electrophoresis Instrument (Genetic Analyzer) Is Right for You?

 Instrument
 3730xl
3730xL
3730
3730
3500xl
3500xL
3500
3500
3130xl
3130xL
3130
3130
310
310
Number of Capillaries96482481641
Compatible Applications:
(S) Supported; (A) AB Demonstrated; (C) Customer Demonstrated; (N) Not Supported
Relative Fluorescent Quantitation
- Loss of Heterozygosity (LOH)SSSSSSS

Analyze the microsatellite loci size and height.

Learn more

Which Data Analysis Software Is Right for You?

Step-by-Step Guide to Relative Fluorescent Quantification

DNA Purification kit

DNA extraction is a critical first step in the experimental workflow of DNA Sequencing and Fragment analysis. The overall quality, accuracy and length of the DNA sequence read can be significantly affected by characteristics of the sample itself, and the method chosen for nucleic acid extraction. Ideal methods will vary depending on the source or tissue type, how it was obtained from its source, and how the sample was handled or stored prior to extraction.

Recommended Products: DNA Isolation

PCR Kit

Amplify microsatellite loci of interest by PCR using fluorescent labeled primer

Recommended Products: Design Primer and Perform PCR

Fragment Analysis sizing graph image.

Add aliquot of PCR product to size standard and Hi-Di Formamide mix; heat denature and proceed with electrophoresis.

Recommended Products: Prepare Sample for Analysis

Sizing Information

To learn more about our GeneScan Size standards used in sizing experiments please see our table below.

When DNA fragments are labeled with:Choose a size standards labeled with:Recommended Size StandardPossible ApplicationsOther Kits and Products
dR110, dR6G, dTAMRA™, dROX (Dye Set DS-02 - Filter E5)LIZ®
SNaPshot®
Microsatellite, LOH, ISSR, Chimerism, ISSR, RFLP, T-RFLP, MSMSA
5-FAM™, HEX™, NED™ (Dye Set DS-30 - Filter D)ROX™GeneScan™ 500 ROX™ Size StandardCustom Fragment AnalysisCustom Labeled Primer
6-FAM™, VIC®, NED™ (Dye Set DS-31 - Filter D**)ROX™GeneScan™ 500 ROX™ Size Standard

Custom Fragment Analysis

Custom Labeled Primer
5-FAM™, JOE, NED™ (Dye Set DS-32 - Filter F)ROX™GeneScan™ 500 ROX™ Size Standard
Microsatellite (Forensic)
AFLP
6-FAM™, VIC®, NED™, PET® (Dye Set DS-33 - Filter G5)LIZ®GeneScan™ 600 LIZ Size Standard v2.0
Microsatellite (Forensic)
Custom Fragment Analysis
Capillary Electrophoresis

During capillary electrophoresis, the products of the PCR are injected electrokinetically into capillaries filled with polymer. High voltage is applied so that the fluorescent DNA fragments are separated by size and are detected by a laser/camera system.

Which Electrophoresis Instrument (Genetic Analyzer) Is Right for You?

 Instrument
 3730xl
3730xL
3730
3730
3500xl
3500xL
3500
3500
3130xl
3130xL
3130
3130
310
310
Number of Capillaries96482481641
Compatible Applications:
(S) Supported; (A) AB Demonstrated; (C) Customer Demonstrated; (N) Not Supported
Relative Fluorescent Quantitation
- Loss of Heterozygosity (LOH)SSSSSSS

Analyze the microsatellite loci size and height.

Learn more

Which Data Analysis Software Is Right for You?

DNA Purification kit

DNA extraction is a critical first step in the experimental workflow of DNA Sequencing and Fragment analysis. The overall quality, accuracy and length of the DNA sequence read can be significantly affected by characteristics of the sample itself, and the method chosen for nucleic acid extraction. Ideal methods will vary depending on the source or tissue type, how it was obtained from its source, and how the sample was handled or stored prior to extraction.

Recommended Products: DNA Isolation

PCR Kit

Amplify microsatellite loci of interest by PCR using fluorescent labeled primer

Recommended Products: Design Primer and Perform PCR

Fragment Analysis sizing graph image.

Add aliquot of PCR product to size standard and Hi-Di Formamide mix; heat denature and proceed with electrophoresis.

Recommended Products: Prepare Sample for Analysis

Sizing Information

To learn more about our GeneScan Size standards used in sizing experiments please see our table below.

When DNA fragments are labeled with:Choose a size standards labeled with:Recommended Size StandardPossible ApplicationsOther Kits and Products
dR110, dR6G, dTAMRA™, dROX (Dye Set DS-02 - Filter E5)LIZ®
SNaPshot®
Microsatellite, LOH, ISSR, Chimerism, ISSR, RFLP, T-RFLP, MSMSA
5-FAM™, HEX™, NED™ (Dye Set DS-30 - Filter D)ROX™GeneScan™ 500 ROX™ Size StandardCustom Fragment AnalysisCustom Labeled Primer
6-FAM™, VIC®, NED™ (Dye Set DS-31 - Filter D**)ROX™GeneScan™ 500 ROX™ Size Standard

Custom Fragment Analysis

Custom Labeled Primer
5-FAM™, JOE, NED™ (Dye Set DS-32 - Filter F)ROX™GeneScan™ 500 ROX™ Size Standard
Microsatellite (Forensic)
AFLP
6-FAM™, VIC®, NED™, PET® (Dye Set DS-33 - Filter G5)LIZ®GeneScan™ 600 LIZ Size Standard v2.0
Microsatellite (Forensic)
Custom Fragment Analysis
Capillary Electrophoresis

During capillary electrophoresis, the products of the PCR are injected electrokinetically into capillaries filled with polymer. High voltage is applied so that the fluorescent DNA fragments are separated by size and are detected by a laser/camera system.

Which Electrophoresis Instrument (Genetic Analyzer) Is Right for You?

 Instrument
 3730xl
3730xL
3730
3730
3500xl
3500xL
3500
3500
3130xl
3130xL
3130
3130
310
310
Number of Capillaries96482481641
Compatible Applications:
(S) Supported; (A) AB Demonstrated; (C) Customer Demonstrated; (N) Not Supported
Relative Fluorescent Quantitation
- Loss of Heterozygosity (LOH)SSSSSSS

Analyze the microsatellite loci size and height.

Learn more

Which Data Analysis Software Is Right for You?

Highlighted products for Fluorescent Quantification:

3500 Series Genetic Analyzers

GeneMapper® Software

Verti Thermal Cycler

Visistat reference component

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.