The PR2100-C-S is the trial / sample-size SKU of the Accuris qMAX cDNA Synthesis Kit family — 5-reaction pack for first-use evaluation of the two-step cDNA synthesis chemistry before committing to the production-scale packs (PR2100-C-25 at $132 / -100 at $464 / -250 at $1,100). At $20 list price ($4.05 per reaction — promotional pricing), the sample SKU enables labs to validate the cDNA synthesis workflow on their specific RNA template before scaling.
Key Specifications
| SKU | PR2100-C-S |
| Type | Sample / trial pack — qMAX cDNA Synthesis Kit |
| Pack quantity | 5 reactions |
| Workflow | First-strand cDNA synthesis from RNA template |
| Per-reaction cost (sample) | $4.05 (lowest in the family — promotional pricing) |
| Sister sample SKU | PR2110-S (qMAX First Strand cDNA Flex Kit sample, 5 rxn, $20.00) |
| Production-scale follow-on | PR2100-C-25 ($132), PR2100-C-100 ($464), PR2100-C-250 ($1,100) |
| List price | $20 |
Sample-vs-Sample Comparison — qMAX cDNA Kit vs Flex Kit
The Accuris cDNA synthesis sample family includes two parallel sample SKUs for first-use evaluation:
| Sample SKU | Kit format | Best for evaluation of |
| PR2100-C-S (this product) | qMAX cDNA Synthesis Kit (2-tube, mixed primers) | Routine cDNA synthesis workflows |
| PR2110-S | qMAX First Strand cDNA Flex Kit (4-tube, separate primers) | Method-development; primer-chemistry-flexibility workflows; low-input RNA |
Procurement strategy. Labs comparing the two cDNA synthesis kit formats can order both samples ($33 total) for a direct format comparison — confirm which kit format fits the workflow before bulk procurement.
What 5 Reactions Supports — Validation Plan
A typical 5-reaction validation plan for the PR2100-C-S sample:
| Validation step | Reactions used |
| No-template control (NTC) | 1 |
| Positive control (known RNA template) | 1 |
| Sample RNA cDNA synthesis | 2 |
| Reserve for re-test | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
This validation plan supports a complete first-use evaluation: confirm the kit chemistry works on the lab's specific RNA template (yield, downstream PCR / qPCR amplification confirmation), validate the RNase inhibitor protection (no template degradation), and confirm both primer chemistries (oligo dT for polyA-tail mRNA, random hexamer for total RNA) produce usable cDNA.
Per Brochure Applications
Per Accuris Life Science Reagents Catalog, qMAX cDNA Synthesis Kit applications include:
- cDNA Library Generation — NGS library construction starting material
- Microarrays — cDNA template for microarray hybridization
- Gene Expression Analysis — cDNA for downstream RT-PCR or RT-qPCR quantification
- 2-Step RT-PCR / RT-qPCR — separate cDNA synthesis + PCR / qPCR workflow
Application Profile
qMAX cDNA Synthesis Kit first-time evaluation — labs evaluating the Accuris cDNA synthesis chemistry for the first time use the sample to validate fit before bulk procurement.
cDNA Synthesis Kit vs Flex Kit comparison — labs deciding between PR2100-C and PR2110 formats run both samples for direct comparison.
Sales / training samples — sales reps and training programs use the sample for hands-on customer demonstrations.
Educational laboratory cDNA exercises — molecular-biology coursework introducing cDNA synthesis chemistry on a per-class budget.
Clinical-research workflow validation — clinical-research labs validating the kit fits their gene expression workflow before scaling.
Ordering & Configuration
Single-use sample SKU. The 5-reaction pack supports a small validation run; not intended for routine production use.
Pair with RNA template + downstream PCR / qPCR reagents. The kit produces cDNA; operator supplies RNA template and downstream PCR / qPCR master mix.
Storage. -20 °C, RNase-free handling required.
Confirm at quote: cDNA Synthesis Kit evaluation intent (vs PR2100-C-25/100/250 production-pack ordering or PR2110 First Strand Flex Kit sample), and lead time.
Warranty: Per Accuris standard reagent terms — confirm at quote.
Accuris cDNA synthesis sample SKUs:
- PR2100-C-S (this product) — qMAX cDNA Synthesis Kit sample, 5 reactions ($20)
- PR2110-S — qMAX First Strand cDNA Synthesis Flex Kit sample, 5 reactions ($20.00)
Pick the PR2100-C-S sample for routine cDNA synthesis evaluation; pair with PR2110-S for kit-format comparison.
