DNA/RNA absorbance measurements

The absorbance of a DNA sample measured at 260 nm on a spectrophotometer or microplate reader can be used to calculate its concentration. Absorbance quantitation of DNA works on samples ranging from about 0.25 μg/mL to about 125 μg/mL in a microplate format.

Learn how absorbance is measured on our absorbance microplate readers with our featured application notes:

• DNA and RNA absorbance measurements using SpectraMax Microplate Readers
• Low-volume, high-throughput DNA and protein detection on the SpectraMax ABS Plus Microplate Reader