Bio-Rad CFX Opus 384

This used Bio-Rad CFX Opus 384 real-time PCR system is the high-throughput sibling of the Opus 96, engineered for labs that need to process larger sample sets or run extensive dilution series without sacrificing detection quality. It carries the same advanced multiplexing optics and fast, uniform thermal cycling as the rest of the CFX Opus line, but scales up to a 384-well format so more assays can be completed per run. This makes it especially useful for labs supporting high-volume diagnostic testing, large-scale gene expression screening, or pharmaceutical and academic research requiring efficient plate throughput. The unit runs on Bio-Rad's CFX Maestro software, which streamlines protocol setup, real-time data visualization, and downstream analysis such as melt curve and standard curve evaluation. Its optical system supports simultaneous detection of multiple fluorescent dyes, enabling multiplexed assays that reduce reagent consumption and turnaround time per sample. The 384-well capacity, combined with dependable Peltier-driven thermal performance, allows labs to consolidate workflows that might otherwise require multiple smaller-capacity cyclers. Offered here as a tested, functional pre-owned unit, this CFX Opus 384 is well suited to core facilities, contract labs, and clinical laboratories looking to expand PCR throughput while staying within the well-established Bio-Rad CFX ecosystem. It represents a practical upgrade path for labs currently limited by 96-well instruments.