The Tetracore T-COR 8 Real-Time PCR Thermocycler analyses potential threats for the rapid confirmatory analysis of biothreats and high-impact veterinary diseases. In less than an hour, the T-COR 8 allows first responders in the field or scientists in the lab to confirm the presence or absence of a biothreat.

T-COR 8™ Polymerase Chain
Reaction (PCR) technology

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing is a commonly used technique in molecular biology to identify and quantify bacteria and viruses via amplification of DNA, using thermal cycling to perform the amplification. PCR can be performed in real time (RT-PCR), allowing users to view data whilst it is being acquired.

It is an extremely sensitive technique for biological materials containing a significant quantity of DNA, such as bacteria, making it highly applicable to the detection and identification of biological warfare agents.