UK laboratory buying guide
PowerUp SYBR Green and Luna qPCR alternatives: compare Yeasen 11184
YEASEN 11184 is a 2× SYBR Green qPCR mix with blue tracking dye. Compare its reference-dye settings and components with PowerUp, Luna or iTaq, then check the manufacturer guidance for your instrument.
YEASEN products and GBP prices ex VAT
Compare pack sizes and current prices, or open a product for the full manufacturer details.
| Catalogue no. | Pack size | Price ex VAT | Select a pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11184ES03 | 1 mL | £31.42£31.42/mL£37.70 incl. VAT | View pack |
| 11184ES08 | 5 × 1 mL | £133.21£26.64/mL£159.85 incl. VAT | View pack |
| 11184ES50 | 50 × 1 mL | £1,113.91£22.28/mL£1,336.69 incl. VAT | View pack |
| 11184ES60 | 100 × 1 mL | £2,079.29£20.79/mL£2,495.15 incl. VAT | View pack |
Hieff UNICON™ Universal Blue qPCR Master Mix (SYBR)What matters when choosing
When comparing PowerUp SYBR Green, Luna Universal qPCR and Yeasen 11184, check the detection chemistry, passive reference dye and contamination-control components separately. A blue tracking colour helps identify the mix visually; it does not establish that the underlying formulations are the same.
| Decision factor | Reference product | Yeasen option | Buying consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detection format | PowerUp A25741/A25780 is a 2× SYBR Green mix. Luna M3003 is a 2× dye-based qPCR mix read in the SYBR/FAM channel. | 11184 is a 2× SYBR qPCR master mix with a blue visual tracking dye. | A shared detection channel does not establish identical dye chemistry. Keep dye-based qPCR separate from probe-specific reagent selection.Applied Biosystems PowerUp SYBR Green Master Mix A25741NEB Luna Universal qPCR Master Mix M3003Yeasen 11184: product specifications |
| Passive reference dye | PowerUp lists ROX; Luna lists a universal passive reference dye. | Yeasen describes the 11184 ROX formulation as suitable for most qPCR instruments. | Check the exact instrument model and software settings in the selected manufacturer's documentation. Universal wording is not proof of compatibility with every instrument.Applied Biosystems PowerUp SYBR Green Master Mix A25741NEB Luna Universal qPCR Master Mix M3003Yeasen 11184: product specifications |
| UDG and carry-over control | PowerUp explicitly lists heat-labile UDG and a dUTP/dTTP blend. | The reviewed 11184 product page does not establish that UDG is included. | If your purchasing specification requires included UDG, obtain confirmation rather than assuming all SYBR mixes share that feature.Applied Biosystems PowerUp SYBR Green Master Mix A25741Yeasen 11184: product specifications |
Reference products and catalogue numbers
Find your current product, then review the relevant YEASEN option. These products serve related applications but have different formulations and instructions.
- Applied Biosystems PowerUp SYBR Green Master Mix
A25741 · A25780
- Bio-Rad iTaq Universal SYBR Green Supermix
1725120 · 1725121 · 1725122 · 1725124 · 1725125
- NEB Luna Universal qPCR Master Mix
M3003S · M3003L · M3003X · M3003E
Questions before switching products
Does SYBR/FAM channel compatibility mean the mixes are chemically identical?
No. The detector channel is only one selection criterion. Compare the named detection chemistry, passive reference dye and any required contamination-control components.
Section linkIs a blue tracking dye the same as ROX?
They serve different purposes. Visual tracking colour helps identify liquid handling, while a passive reference dye relates to fluorescence normalisation. Check the specification for each function separately.
Section linkWhat should I include in a product-selection enquiry?
Provide the instrument model, the exact reference catalogue number, whether you use dye- or probe-based detection, and your required pack volume. This is more useful than requesting a generic qPCR equivalent.
Section linkManufacturer sources
We supply the Yeasen products listed above. This guide compares manufacturer specifications; it is not an independent performance study. Reference products are identified for comparison and are not offered for sale here.
Find product documents and sources, or read our UK buying guide for ordering and delivery information.
Consult the current product documents for your application.
- Yeasen 11184: product specifications
- Applied Biosystems PowerUp SYBR Green Master Mix A25741
- NEB Luna Universal qPCR Master Mix M3003
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