Biorad ChemiDoc XRS+ Imager

The ChemiDoc XRS+ system is based on CCD high-resolution, high-sensitivity detection technology and modular options to accommodate a broad range of samples and support multiple detection methods including: fluorescence, colorimetry, densitometry, chemiluminescence, and chemifluorescence. The system is controlled by Image Lab software to optimize imager performance for fast, integrated, and automated image capture and analysis of different samples.

The ChemiDoc XRS+ system can be used for imaging a varied range of applications including: Western blotting, gel electrophoresis, DNA/RNA gel electrophoresis densitometry, etc.

Manufacturer: BIO-RAD
Equipment Rates & Fees
Rates are per run.
 InternalExternal Not For ProfitExternal IndustryExt Industry Partners
Standard (per sample)$9.50$16$31$28
Assisted$19$31$63$56
Training$85$140$280$252
 RPI UsersExternal NonprofitExternal IndustryExternal Industry Partners
Personnel Time$73$120$240$216

Valid through July 31, 2025. Rates are hourly unless specified otherwise and are subject to change without further notice.

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  • Equipment: If you used Core Facility equipment, please note this in the Materials and Methods. e.g., Thermogravimetric analysis was carried out using a TA Instruments TGA-Q50 (Rensselaer CBIS Analytical Biochemistry Core Facility).
  • Personnel: Please consider including CBIS personnel as co-authors on your publications when they have made a significant intellectual contribution to the research. Include CBIS Core Facility directors or staff as co-PI or co-investigators in grant applications when they provide a significant contribution to the grant proposal and scientific/intellectual leadership for the proposed work. Please follow these guidelines: ABRF Recommended Guidelines for Authorship on Manuscripts. Also, our Core Facility personnel always appreciate when they are mentioned in the Acknowledgements section of publications.
  • Required Funding Authorization Form: Rensselaer researchers must fill out the CBIS Cores Authorization Form (PDF) to use the CBIS Core Facilities.
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