4200 TapeStation Electrophoresis System

Agilent

The Agilent TapeStation is a fully automated electrophoresis system designed for fast, accurate, and reproducible nucleic acid analysis. Offering superior flexibility, it supports both DNA and RNA quality control for a wide range of applications, from NGS library preparation to gene expression analysis. With minimal hands-on time and walk-away convenience, the TapeStation significantly improves laboratory throughput while reducing the risk of user error.

Using pre-packaged ScreenTape consumables, the system delivers reliable sizing, quantification, and integrity assessment in just minutes—eliminating the need for manual gel preparation or cleanup. Its streamlined workflow and intuitive software make it an ideal solution for research, clinical, and quality control environments that require consistent and traceable results.

Key Features & Benefits

• Automated workflow – Hands-free sample processing with minimal preparation
• Fast turnaround – Results in as little as one minute per sample
• Flexible sample compatibility – DNA and RNA assays for various concentrations and fragment sizes
• High reproducibility – Reduces variability compared to manual gel electrophoresis
• Easy-to-use software – Generates clear sizing, quantification, and quality metrics
• Small footprint – Saves valuable bench space while delivering high performance

Applications

• DNA and RNA quality control
• NGS library preparation QC
• Gene expression and qPCR assay verification
• Fragment analysis for cloning and sequencing workflows
• Quality assessment in clinical and industrial research labs

The Agilent TapeStation combines speed, precision, and ease of use—helping laboratories streamline their nucleic acid QC workflows while maintaining high data integrity.