Overview
Replication competent lentivirus (RCL) testing is a critical quality control step in lentiviral vector manufacturing for cell and gene therapy applications. The Vericheck QX700TM ddPCRTM Replication Competent Lentivirus Kit is a ddPCR-based solution designed for rapid, sensitive, and specific detection of viral replication genes that may indicate the presence of RCL. By combining absolute quantification with streamlined workflow and automated data analysis, the kit helps reduce turnaround time compared with traditional cell culture–based methods while supporting confident in-house testing on the QX700 ddPCR platform.
Features & Benefits
- Fast turnaround time: delivers results in as little as 8 hours, enabling faster decision-making than traditional cell culture–based RCL testing workflows
- High sensitivity and specificity: provides sensitive detection of RCL with a limit of detection of 0.35 copies/μL, supporting low-level measurements in manufacturing samples. It also detects viral replication genes with high specificity, helping identify potential RCL events during lentiviral vector production
- Validated, reproducible workflow: fully validated kit includes positive and internal controls to support simplified setup, automated data analysis, and consistent result interpretation. It delivers reproducible performance with low variability across lots, users, plates, and instruments, supporting robust QC workflows. Its flexible ddPCR workflow supports multiple samples per run on the QX700 platform, helping improve in-house testing efficiency
Applications & Uses
- In-house testing for RCL during lentiviral vector manufacturing workflows
- Monitoring manufacturing samples for viral replication genes that may indicate potential RCL formation
- Supporting quality control, process development, and safety testing programs in manufacturing and production
Additional Equipment
This digital PCR supermix requires the use of one of the following instruments:
- QX700TM E Droplet Digital PCR System*
- QX700TM S Droplet Digital PCR System*
- QX700TM HT Droplet Digital PCR System*
*For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Required Consumables
| Component | Catalog Number |
|---|---|
| RDG16 Cartridges (Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.) | 12025252 |
| RDG16 Cartridge Holder (Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.) | 12025262 |
| Staticide SW12 Anti-Static Wipes (ACL, Inc.) | |
| Kimtech Science Precision Wipes (Kimberly Clark) | 05511 |
Required Software
- QX700 ddPCR System Analysis Software
- QX700 ddPCR System Control Software
Specifications
Ordering
The Vericheck QX700 ddPCR Replication Competent Lentivirus (RCL) Kit provides a rapid, cost-effective, sensitive, and fully validated solution for detecting RCL using the QX700 Droplet DigitalTM PCR (ddPCR) System.*
Downloads
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QX700 ddPCR System Analysis SoftwareQX700-ddPCR-System-Analysis-Software
Flexible ddPCR analysis software — built to fit your workflow
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QX700 ddPCR System Control SoftwareQX700-ddPCR-System-Control-Software
Software for QX700 instrument control with intuitive plate setup
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QX700 Supermix Configurator SoftwareQX700-Supermix-Configurator-Software
QX700 Supermix Configurator V1.5