Real-Time PCR and qPCR Supermixes Selection Guide
Bio-Rad offers a variety of supermixes for real-time PCR and qPCR applications. Our PCR supermixes are categorized based on their tolerance for PCR inhibitors, detection sensitivity, efficiency, reaction and cycling conditions, and instrument compatibility. Take advantage of our patented* Sso7d technology in the SsoAdvanced™ and SsoFast™ supermixes or the iTaq™ universal supermixes that are compatible with any real-time PCR instrument for dye- and probe-based qPCR. The table below will help you find the right supermix family that is ideal for your research; click on each product family for more information about the specific supermixes available.
| Tolerance for PCR inhibitors |
• • • |
– |
– |
– |
| Sensitive detection of low-level target genes |
• • • |
• • • |
• • |
• • • |
| Efficiency with difficult amplicons |
• • • |
• • |
• • |
• • • |
| Broad range of reaction conditions |
• • • |
• • |
• |
• |
| Standard and fast cycling |
• • • |
• • • |
• |
• |
| Compatibility with any real-time instrument |
– |
• • • |
– |
– |
• • • = Excellent
• • = Good
• = Fair
– = Not compatible
* U.S. patents 6,627,424; 7,541,170; and 7,560,260.