Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR)

Meet the Next Evolution of
Droplet Digital PCR Solutions

Sensitivity. Simplicity. Performance.

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?

  • Absolute Quantification

    High confidence in the accuracy of your results

  • Scalable

    From benchtop simplicity to enterprise-scale automation

  • Streamlined Workflows

    Get the results you need faster, with less hands-on time, less sample volume

  • Reliable Performance

    Backed by 14+ years of ddPCR leadership and innovation

Bio-Rad & ddPCR Technology by the Numbers

  • 14

    Years in digital PCR innovation

  • >12,000

    Peer-reviewed publications featuring ddPCR technology

  • 8

    ddPCR systems with proven performance

  • 70+

    Years advancing science

  • >15

    Key ddPCR applications

  • 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

Droplet Digital PCR Using the Bio-Rad QX200™ and AutoDG™ ddPCR™ Systems

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.

  • DNA sample with target sequence is partitioned into droplets

    DNA sample with target sequence is partitioned into droplets

  • Target and background DNA are randomly distributed among 20,000 droplets

    Target and background DNA are randomly distributed among up to 25,000 droplets

  • Target sequence is amplified by end-point PCR in each droplet

    Target sequence is amplified by end-point PCR in each droplet

  • Positive droplets are counted to give a precise quantitation of target sequences in sample

    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.

Download the Droplet Digital PCR Applications Guide for in-depth information about setting up experiments.

Droplet Digital PCR Instrument Specs Overview

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.