Name: Oligo(dT)18 Primer
SKU: G140
Price: 59.52 USD
Availability: InStock

<h2 dir="ltr"> What Are Miscellaneous PCR Items?</h2>
 Miscellaneous Items groups supporting reagents used alongside core PCR enzymes, master mixes, and nucleotide components, covering essential but non-core materials required for PCR and RT-PCR workflows. This includes nuclease-free water for reaction setup and dilution, Random Primer (6N) and Oligo(dT)18 primers for cDNA synthesis, and ionic solutions such as MgCl₂, MgSO₄, NaCl, and MnCl₂ used for reaction optimisation. The category also includes certified nuclease-free water options from suppliers such as BIOLOGIX for sensitive molecular biology applications. Use this category to source essential supporting reagents that complete PCR-based experimental workflows alongside primary amplification products. 
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<h2 data-start="432" data-end="459">What you will find:</h2>
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<li data-section-id="b5abnd" data-start="461" data-end="635">Nuclease-Free Water: DNase/RNase-free water suitable for PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, and nucleic acid preparation workflows, including certified molecular biology-grade options.</li>
<li data-section-id="n5mfl0" data-start="636" data-end="789">Primers &amp; Oligos: Random Primer (6N) and Oligo(dT)18 formats for reverse transcription, cDNA synthesis, and related molecular biology applications.</li>
<li data-section-id="1x29qzm" data-start="790" data-end="932">Reaction Components: Molecular biology-grade MgCl₂, MgSO₄, MnCl₂, and NaCl solutions for reaction preparation and protocol optimisation.</li>
<li data-section-id="16hzrat" data-start="933" data-end="1075">Workflow Support Reagents: Essential supporting materials used alongside PCR enzymes, master mixes, and nucleic acid amplification kits.</li>
<li data-section-id="4t6tsy" data-start="1076" data-end="1220">Research-Ready Formats: Convenient reagent sizes suitable for routine academic, biotechnology, and molecular biology laboratory workflows.</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Miscellaneous PCR Items</h2>
 Gel Loading Dyes Loading dyes add density and colour to PCR products for gel electrophoresis, allowing visual tracking of sample migration. Some 2x master mixes include loading dye pre-formulated, but a separate loading dye is needed when using dye-free master mixes or individual-component PCR setups. PCR Enhancers and Additives Additives such as betaine, DMSO, or proprietary enhancer formulations can improve amplification of GC-rich or otherwise difficult templates by reducing secondary structure or improving primer annealing specificity -- useful as a troubleshooting tool when a standard reaction underperforms on a specific target. Nuclease-Free Water Grade Nuclease-free water is used for reaction dilutions, resuspending primers and probes, and as a no-template control in PCR and qPCR setups. Confirm the water is certified free of detectable RNase and DNase activity, particularly for RNA-handling workflows. PCR Tube and Plate Format PCR tubes, strips, and plates are available in formats matching common thermal cycler block configurations -- 0.2 mL individual tubes, 8-well or 12-well strips, and 96-well plates -- select the format matching your thermal cycler and throughput needs. Compatibility with Primary Reagents When ordering supporting consumables alongside primary PCR reagents, confirming tube/plate compatibility with both your thermal cycler and any downstream automation (liquid handlers, plate readers) avoids workflow bottlenecks from mismatched formats. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
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Nuclease-free water used in molecular biology workflows is typically certified through DNase/RNase activity testing and supplied in formats suitable for routine PCR, RT-PCR, and nucleic acid dilution applications. Random Primer (6N) and Oligo(dT)18 primers are used in reverse transcription workflows to support cDNA synthesis from RNA templates. Ionic solutions such as MgCl₂, MgSO₄, NaCl, and MnCl₂ are used to support and optimise polymerase activity under different reaction conditions. Most items in this category are stable under standard laboratory storage conditions, with product-specific handling and storage requirements provided by the manufacturer.
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Oligo(dT)18 Primer

Oligo(dT)18 Primer G140 — 10 µM, 500 µl in ddH₂O. Universal poly-A mRNA primer for reverse transcription cDNA synthesis at 0.5–1 µM final concentration. For RT-PCR, RT-qPCR, and cDNA library construction from poly-A mRNA. Store −20 °C, avoid freeze–thaw; stable up to 60 months.