Meet the Next Evolution of
Droplet Digital PCR Solutions
QX Droplet Digital™ PCR Systems Portfolio
QX Droplet Digital™ PCR Systems Portfolio
Imagine Your Lab Doing More With Less
Whether you're just getting started or scaling up to meet high-throughput demands, we offer the most comprehensive range of ddPCR™ tools available — empowering you to detect more targets and generate more discoveries, all with fewer resources.
Why Choose Our ddPCR Systems?
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Absolute Quantification
High confidence in the accuracy of your results
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Scalable
From benchtop simplicity to enterprise-scale automation
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Streamlined Workflows
Get the results you need faster, with less
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Reliable Performance
Backed by 14+ years of ddPCR leadership and innovation
Bio-Rad & ddPCR Technology by the Numbers
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14
Years in digital PCR innovation
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>12,000
Peer-reviewed publications featuring ddPCR technology
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8
ddPCR systems with proven performance
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70+
Years advancing science
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>15
Key ddPCR applications
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1,895+
Wet-lab validated assays for target mutations
Interested in Talking with a ddPCR Expert?
Contact one of our ddPCR specialists today to learn more.
Which ddPCR Solution Is Right for Your Lab?
Do you work in an academic research lab and are trying to decide which system is the easiest to transition from or enhance a qPCR workflow? Are you in a biopharmaceutical lab and are trying to decide which system is scalable for higher sample throughput? Answer 8 simple questions to find out which ddPCR solution best fits your needs.
Droplet Digital PCR Technology
Based on water-emulsion droplet technology, Droplet Digital PCR fractionates a DNA sample in up to 25,000 droplets. PCR amplification of the template subsequently occurs in each individual droplet, and counting the positive droplets gives precise, absolute target quantification.
Read more about Droplet Digital™ PCR technology or learn how to transition your assay from qPCR to ddPCR.
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DNA sample with target sequence is partitioned into droplets
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Target and background DNA are randomly distributed among up to 25,000 droplets
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Target sequence is amplified by end-point PCR in each droplet
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Positive droplets are counted to give precise quantification of target sequences in sample
ddPCR Applications
Our precise and sensitive ddPCR solutions are designed for a wide variety of applications.
Copy Number Variation (CNV)
Accurate CNV quantification in single wells.
Next Generation Sequencing
Amplification and accurate quantification of NGS libraries with validation of sequencing results.
Detection of Rare Sequences in Cancer and Disease Research
Detection of mutations and viral load below levels detectable by current tests.
Gene Expression Analysis
Detection of rare mRNAs and miRNAs with rapid turnover.
Cell & Gene Therapy Research
ddPCR assays for a range of applications including CAR transgene quantification.
Pathogen Detection and Microbiome Analysis Research
Viral load and pathogen detection in organ transplants, soil, and food.
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Hematology-Oncology Research
Hematology-oncology solutions provide precise and accurate results without the need for standard curves.
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Wastewater-Based Epidemiology
ddPCR assays for unlocking the full potential of wastewater testing and surveillance as a public health tool.
Download the Droplet Digital PCR Applications Guide for in-depth information about setting up experiments.
Droplet Digital PCR Instrument Specs Overview
| QX Continuum System |
QX700 E System |
QX700 S System |
QX700 HT System |
QX600 System |
QX200 System |
QX ONE System |
QXDx AutoDG System |
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| Channels | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Input Volume | 16 μL | 5 μL | 5 μL | 5 μL | 20 μL | 20 μL | 20 μL | 20 μL |
| Partitions | ~ 25,000 | ~ 17,000 | ~ 17,000 | ~ 17,000 | ~ 20,000 | ~ 20,000 | ~ 20,000 | ~ 20,000 |
| Automation | Full | Full | Full | Full | mDG: No, ADG: Partial | mDG: No, ADG: Partial | Full | ADG: Partial |
| Throughput — # plates | 1* | 1** | 4** | 8** | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Throughput — # wells | 96 | 48 | 192 | 384 | 96 | 96 | 480 | 96 |
| Time to full result | 6 hr | 2.5 hr | 8 hr | 8 hr | 6 hr | 6 hr | 21 hr | 6 hr |
| Time to result for 96 wells | 6 hr | 5 hr | 5 hr | 2.5 hr | 6 hr | 6 hr | 6 hr | 6 hr |
*Standard 96-well PCR plate
**RDG48 plate
| QX Continuum System |
QX700 E System |
QX700 S System |
QX700 HT System |
QX600 System |
QX200 System |
QX ONE System |
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| Channels | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Input Volume | 16 μL | 5 μL | 5 μL | 5 μL | 20 μL | 20 μL | 20 μL |
| Partitions | 25,000 | 17,000 | 17,000 | 17,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Automation | Full | Full | Full | Full | mDG: No, ADG: Partial | mDG: No, ADG: Partial | Full |
| Throughput — # plates | 1* | 1** | 4** | 8** | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Throughput — # wells | 96 | 48 | 192 | 384 | 96 | 96 | 480 |
| Time to full result | 6 hr | 2.5 hr | 4.5 hr | 8 hr | 6 hr | 6 hr | 21 hr |
| Time to result for 96 wells | 6 hr | 2.5 hr | 2.5 hr | 2.5 hr | 6 hr | 6 hr | 6 hr |
*Standard 96-well PCR plate
**RDG48 plate
Droplet Digital PCR Assays & Kits
Comprehensive Portfolio of Digital PCR Assays & Kits
Bio-Rad offers a comprehensive portfolio of digital PCR assays and kits for numerous applications including mutation detection, copy number determination, genome edit detection, gene expression, expert design assays, residual DNA quantification, and library quantification.
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