Droplet Digital™ PCR Systems Built for Every Lab
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?
Absolute Quantification
High confidence in the accuracy of your resultsScalable
From benchtop simplicity to enterprise-scale automationStreamlined Workflows
Get the results you need faster, with lesshands-on time, less sample volumeReliable Performance
Backed by 14+ years of ddPCR leadership and innovation
Bio-Rad & ddPCR Technology by the Numbers
- 15+
Years in digital PCR innovation
- >12,000
Peer-reviewed publications featuring ddPCR technology
- 7
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
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
Target and background DNA are randomly distributed among up to 25,000 droplets
Target sequence is amplified by end-point PCR in each droplet
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.
Oncology Research
From discovery to clinical application, empower oncology research with precise, reliable solutions.
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
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| Channels | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Input Volume | 5 μL | 5 μL | 5 μL | 20 μL | 20 μL | 20 μL | 20 μL |
| Partitions | ~ 17,000 | ~ 17,000 | ~ 17,000 | ~ 20,000 | ~ 20,000 | ~ 20,000 | ~ 20,000 |
| Automation | Full | Full | Full | mDG: No, ADG: Partial | mDG: No, ADG: Partial | Full | ADG: Partial |
| Throughput — # plates | 1** | 4** | 8** | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Throughput — # wells | 48 | 192 | 384 | 96 | 96 | 480 | 96 |
| Time to full result | 2.5 hr | 8 hr | 8 hr | 6 hr | 6 hr | 21 hr | 6 hr |
| Time to result for 96 wells | 5 hr | 5 hr | 2.5 hr | 6 hr | 6 hr | 6 hr | 6 hr |
*Standard 96-well PCR plate
**RDG48 plate
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| Channels | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Input Volume | 5 μL | 5 μL | 5 μL | 20 μL | 20 μL | 20 μL |
| Partitions | 17,000 | 17,000 | 17,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Automation | Full | Full | Full | mDG: No, ADG: Partial | mDG: No, ADG: Partial | Full |
| Throughput — # plates | 1** | 4** | 8** | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Throughput — # wells | 48 | 192 | 384 | 96 | 96 | 480 |
| Time to full result | 2.5 hr | 8 hr | 8 hr | 6 hr | 6 hr | 21 hr |
| Time to result for 96 wells | 5 hr | 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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Assays & Kits
Start with a predesigned assay for your target, or work with our Expert Design Service to create an assay for your sequence. All our assays and kits are wet-lab validated and ready to run on your QX system.
Consumables & Accessories
Keep every run consistent with reagents and consumables built for the workflow. Our digital PCR supermixes deliver maximum precision across applications, backed by the cartridges, oils, and instruments that keep your ddPCR workflow reproducible from setup to read.
Software
QX Software supports data acquisition and analysis across all experiment types and multiplexing modes on your QX system. Regulatory software options are also available to support applicable 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
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