Description
Description
Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) Services for thermal cyclers and real-time PCR systems ensure that your systems function properly and provide the expected accuracy and reproducibility during nucleic acid amplification.
Features and Benefits of IQ/OQ Services
IQ/OQ Services enable you to:
- Maximize instrument uptime — planned instrument qualification services ensure your instruments are performing according to specifications
- Increase your confidence — frequent instrument validation helps minimize loss of precious samples and valuable time associated with a malfunctioning instrument
- Remain compliant — official documentation can aid in regulatory compliance requirements
Description of Services
Our IQ/OQ Services for PCR instrumentation are completed by a certified service engineer.
IQ Services include a careful inspection and documentation of instrument installation, including:
- Ensuring that the instrument is properly installed
- Inspecting vital system components
- Documenting details about the computer, system, and software installation
- Confirming correct system functionality
OQ Services verify and document that the instrument is performing according to the manufacturer’s specifications. The thorough evaluation includes:
- Documenting essential system information, including instrument firmware, software, and related computer information
- Inspecting instrument cleanliness
- Completing instrument verification and service system tests
- Performing a service diagnostic test that examines essential system functionality, including lid heating, temperature cycling, system memory, and sensor integrity
- Completing a wet chemistry validation of system performance for our real-time PCR instruments using the CFX Qualification Plate
Signed documentation is provided to record the completion of the IQ and OQ Services.
Available IQ/OQ Services
Thermal Cyclers
- PTC Tempo
- C1000 Touch
- S1000
- T100
Real-Time PCR Instruments
- CFX Opus 96
- CFX Opus 384
- CFX Opus Deepwell
- CFX Duet
- CFX96 Touch
- CFX384 Touch
- CFX Connect
- CFX96 Touch Deep Well
- CFX Automation II System
Additional Validation Tools and Services for Thermal Cyclers and Real-Time PCR Instruments
- The Bio-Rad Expert Care Service Program offers various service plans to keep your thermal cyclers and real-time PCR systems functioning optimally
- Thermal Validation Services specifically address thermal cycler accuracy and uniformity
- CFX Qualification Plate quickly and easily verifies the performance of your CFX Real-Time PCR Detection System