QX200 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System

QX200 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System

Overview

The AutoDG Instrument simplifies the Droplet Digital PCR workflow, making digital PCR both scalable and practical. Prepare up to 96 samples at a time with minimal hands-on time and eliminate user-to-user variability.

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Description

Description

 

The QX200 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System provides absolute quantification of target DNA or RNA molecules for EvaGreen and probe-based Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) applications. The Automated Droplet Generator simplifies the ddPCR workflow, making digital PCR both scalable and practical.

The AutoDG Instrument eliminates user-to-user variability, allowing you to fully exploit the precision of ddPCR technology by providing more consistent droplet counts across users and plates. The AutoDG Instrument also minimizes hands-on time — it takes less than 5 minutes to load the instrument, and no supervision or user activity is required during droplet generation.

Features and Benefits of the QX200 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System

Automated Droplet Generator — simplifies the ddPCR workflow and offers flexibility:

  • Generates droplets for 96 ddPCR reactions in under 45 minutes
  • Compatible with both the QX100 and QX200 Droplet Digital PCR Systems
  • A single AutoDG Instrument can supply 4–5 Droplet Readers continuously
  • Guides setup and loading with large, color touch-screen interface and LED lighting
  • User-definable plate layout with increments of 8 wells provides run-to-run flexibility
  • HEPA-filtered enclosure reduces the possibility of contamination and allows the system to be placed in any lab environment

Droplet Digital PCR Technology — the most precise and sensitive digital PCR solution for a wide variety of applications, providing:

  • Flexible digital PCR chemistry — optimized for TaqMan Hydrolysis Probe and EvaGreen Assays
  • Nanoliter droplet partitioning — reduces bias from amplification efficiency differences and PCR inhibitors
  • Convenient assay design — standard curves are not required

Applications of the QX200 Droplet Digital PCR System

  • Cancer biomarker studies and copy number variation — measure varying degrees of cancer mutations, detect rare DNA target copies, and resolve copy number variation states with superior sensitivity and resolution.
  • Pathogen detection — employ the extreme precision of the QX200 System to quantify small fold changes in target DNA or RNA molecules in pathogen detection and monitoring
  • Next generation sequencing — perform absolute quantification of an NGS library without the use of a standard curve
  • Gene expression analysis — achieve reliable and reproducible measurements of small fold changes for low-abundance mRNA and miRNA
  • Environmental monitoring — test a wide variety of environmental samples such as soil and water
  • Food testing — perform routine evaluation of genetically modified organisms (GMO) using validated ddPCR methods

Required Instruments

The QX200 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System requires the use of the PTC Tempo Deepwell Thermal Cycler or C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler with 96–Deep Well Reaction Module and the PX1 PCR Plate Sealer.

Required Consumables

ddPCR Reagents for EvaGreen or TaqMan Hydrolysis Probe-Based Applications

More Information

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

  • Droplet Digital PCR applications guide
    • Copy number variation analysis
    • Rare mutation and sequence detection
    • Gene expression
    • Next-generation sequencing library analysis

 

View Performance Data for the QX200 Droplet Digital PCR System.

 

Watch our Success Stories Videos to learn more about the applications of the Droplet Digital PCR System in diverse research fields.

Browse our Droplet Digital PCR Reference Library with links to scientific journal articles, conference posters, BioRadiations articles, and Bio-Rad technical reports.

Visit our Applications & Technologies pages to learn more about Droplet Digital PCR Technology and the digital PCR workflow.

Specifications

Specifications

Starting sample size, µl
20
Automated Droplet Generator capacity
1–96 samples/run
Droplets per 20 µl sample
20,000
QX200™ Droplet Reader capacity
1–96 samples
Sample illumination
Light-emitting diodes
Sample detection
Multi-pixel photon counter
Detection channels
FAM (EvaGreen), HEX (VIC)
Linear dynamic range
5 orders of magnitude
Precision
±10%
Droplets per 96-well plate, million
~1.5
Automated Droplet Generator dimensions (W x D x H)
Open: 66 x 56 x 89 cm (26 x 22 x 35 in)
Closed: 66 x 56 x 66 cm (26 x 22 x 26 in)
QX200 Droplet Reader dimensions (W x D x H)
66 x 52 x 29 cm (26 x 20 x 11 in)

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AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System for EvaGreen or probe-based digital PCR applications, includes Automated Droplet Generator, QX200 Droplet Reader, computer, and QX Manager Software, Standard Edition.

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AutoDG Instrument for automated droplet generation of up to 96 samples, for use with the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital PCR Systems

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QX manager Edition
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QX600 and QX200 System control and analysis software, with traceability for secure environments

Accessories

Accessories

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(Discontinued) PX1 PCR Plate Sealer
1814000
PCR plate sealer, includes heat sealing instrument, plate support block that holds 96-well and 384-well plates, sealing frame, power cord
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Modular thermal cycler platform, includes C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler chassis, 96–deep well reaction module, USB flash drive

Kits & Reagents

Kits & Reagents

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1.2 ml (2 x 0.6 ml), 4x supermix, for use in sample preparation for droplet generation in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital PCR Systems

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3 ml (5 x 0.6 ml), 4x supermix, for use in sample preparation for droplet generation in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital PCR Systems

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12.5 ml (5 x 2.5 ml), 4x supermix, for use in sample preparation for droplet generation in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital PCR Systems

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2 ml (2 x 1 ml), 2x supermix, for use in sample preparation for droplet generation in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital PCR Systems

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5 ml (5 x 1 ml), 2x supermix, for use in sample preparation for droplet generation in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital PCR Systems

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25 ml (5 x 5 ml), 2x supermix, for use in sample preparation for droplet generation in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital PCR Systems

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2 ml (2 x 1 ml), 2x supermix, for use in sample preparation for droplet generation in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital™ PCR Systems

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5 ml (5 x 1 ml), 2x supermix, for use in sample preparation for droplet generation in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital™ PCR Systems

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25 ml (5 x 5 ml), 2x supermix, for use in sample preparation for droplet generation in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital™ PCR Systems

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50 ml (10 x 5 ml), 2x supermix, for use in sample preparation for droplet generation in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital™ PCR Systems

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200 x 20 µl reactions, 2 ml (2 x 1 ml), 2x supermix, for use in sample preparation with the droplet generator in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital™ PCR System

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500 x 20 µl reactions, 5 ml (5 x 1 ml), 2x supermix, for use in sample preparation with the droplet generator in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital™ PCR System

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2,500 x 20 µl reactions, 25 ml (5 x 5 ml), 2x supermix, for use in sample preparation with the droplet generator in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital™ PCR System

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5,000 x 20 µl reactions, 50 ml (10 x 5 ml), 2x supermix, for use in sample preparation with the droplet generator in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital™ PCR System

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200 x 20 µl reaction kit, for absolute quantification of target RNA in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital™ PCR Systems

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500 x 20 µl reaction kit, for absolute quantification of target RNA in the QX600/QX200 Droplet Digital™ PCR Systems

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1863040

200 x 20 µl reactions, includes ddPCR Library Quantification Assay and ddPCR Supermix for Probes (No dUTP), for quantification of Illumina TruSeq libraries using the QX200™/QX100™ ddPCR™ Systems

Consumables

Consumables

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1864108

Pkg of 30, cartridges for use with the Automated Droplet Generator in the QX600/QX200 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System

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1864109

Pkg of 60, cartridges for use with the Automated Droplet Generator in the QX600/QX200 AutoDG™ Droplet Digital™ PCR System

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140 ml, oil for use with the Automated Droplet Generator for probe-based detection with the QX200 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System
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140 ml, oil for use with the Automated Droplet Generator for EvaGreen-based detection with the QX200 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System
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Pkg of 20, boxes of 96 each, pipet tips for use with the Automated Droplet Generator in the QX200™ AutoDG™ Droplet Digital™ PCR System
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Pkg of 40, boxes of 96 each, pipet tips for use with the Automated Droplet Generator in the QX200™ AutoDG™ Droplet Digital™ PCR System
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Pkg of 10, pipet tip waste bins for use with the Automated Droplet Generator in the QX200™ AutoDG™ Droplet Digital™ PCR System
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Pkg of 100, foil seals for PCR and QX200/QX100 Droplet Digital PCR System applications, for use with PX1 PCR Plate Sealer

Documents

Documents

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6718
Guidelines for Phasing Variants Using Bio-Rad's Droplet Digital PCR System Application Note
6561
QX200 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System Flier
[ Add to Cart (Free) ]
10043138
Instruction Manual, Automated Droplet Generator for Droplet Digital™ PCR Systems
10000107223
QX200 Droplet Reader and QX Manager Software Standard Edition User Guide
10000118144
QX Developer Software, User Guide
10028376
QX200™ ddPCR™ EvaGreen Supermix Product Insert
10048259
ddPCR Supermix for Residual DNA Quantification Product Insert
6782
ddPCR™ Multiplex Mutation Screening Kits Flier, Ver D
[ Add to Cart (Free) ]
6721
ddPCR™ Supermix for Residual DNA Quantification Flier, Rev A
6712
Ultra-Sensitive Quantification of Genome Editing Events Using Droplet Digital™ PCR Application Note, Ver B
7204
Expanded Droplet Digital PCR Multiplexing Capability Using Two Different Strategies, Ver A
7271
Current Challenges and Future Impact of Cellular and Genetic Immunotherapies for Human Health
3530
A Comparability Study of the C1000 Touch 96-Deep Well and PTC Tempo Deepwell Thermal Cyclers for Use in Droplet Digital™ PCR Workflow