Real-Time PCR Supermixes and Kits

qPCR Supermixes

Bio-Rad's supermixes can make any qPCR experiment easier, faster, and more effective. Our real-time PCR supermixes are designed for:

Any instrument — universal reference dye is compatible with all qPCR platforms
Any chemistry — supermixes for SYBR Green or probe-based detection chemistry
Any conditions — our patented Sso7d fusion polymerase* guarantees superior qPCR performance under varying and/or challenging conditions

Comparison of SsoAdvanced and iTaq Universal Supermixes, showing features, chemistry, polymerase use, detection sensitivity, amplification efficiency, specificity, performance under PCR conditions, inhibitor tolerance, cycling protocol and instrument compatibility, and documents.
	SsoAdvanced Universal Supermixes			iTaq Universal Supermixes
	SsoAdvanced Universal SYBR Green Supermix	SsoAdvanced Universal Probes Supermix	SsoAdvanced Universal Inhibitor-Tolerant Supermix	iTaq Universal SYBR Green Supermix	iTaq Universal Probes Supermix
Features	Robust performance with demanding templates and under challenging conditions		Optimized for crude samples containing PCR inhibitors	Advanced formulation for reliable, reproducible gene expression analysis on any qPCR instrument
Detection chemistry	SYBR Green	Probes	SYBR Green	SYBR Green	Probes
Sso7d fusion polymerase	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Sensitive detection of low-abundance targets
Cycling protocol compatibility	Both standard and fast
Instrument compatibility	Any instrument
Documents	Manual Product Insert	Manual Product Insert	Product Insert	Product Insert	Product Insert