Since its introduction, ddPCR technology has advanced critical fields of research by providing ultra-high sensitivity, unmatched precision, and absolute quantitation. With the introduction of the QX600™ Droplet Digital™ PCR System, Bio‑Rad continues to push the boundaries of digital PCR innovation with advanced, 6-color multiplexing.
Discover Advanced Six-Color Multiplexing with the QX600™ Droplet Digital™ PCR System
How QX600 ddPCR Works
The QX600™ Droplet Digital™ PCR System enables advanced 6-color multiplexing, allowing clear discrimination of up to a dozen targets per well with assays that are cross-compatible with the QX200™ Droplet Digital PCR System.
ddPCR Technology Offers High Sensitivity and Precision with a Simple Workflow
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| Steps | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Total Time | ||||||||||||
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Auto Droplet Generation 
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Seal Plate  |
Thermal Cycler  |
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| # of Samples | 16 | 32 | 96 | 16 | 32 | 96 | 16 | 32 | 96 | 16 | 32 | 96 | 16 | 32 | 96 | ||
| Hands on Time (min) | <2 | ~3 | 5 | <1 | <1 | <1 | <1 | <1 | <1 | <1 | <1 | <1 | <5 min | <6 min | <8 min | ||
| Run Time (min) | <7 | ~13 | 40 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 30 | 60 | 180 | ~2.5 hr | <3.5 hr | ~5.5 hr | |||||
Advantages of QX600 ddPCR
Sensitive Multiplexing
- Six-color detection capability (FAM, HEX, Cy5, Cy5.5, ROX, and ATTO 590)
- Quantification of up to 12 targets in a single well
- Absolute quantification with 0.1% or better sensitivity
- Sensitive and precise gene expression multiplexing
Accurate & Reproducible Results
- Confidence in your results bolstered by a system qualified by standards from National
- Sets the standard for reproducibility as demonstrated in numerous studies
Powerful
Software
- User-friendly analysis
- Audit trails and tools for U.S. FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance with premium edition
- Assay protocol files for automated data analysis and reporting with premium edition
Portfolio Compatibility
- Cross-compatibility with QX200 reagents, assays, and consumables
- Extensive menu of pre-existing ddPCR assays
- System capable of running both TaqMan® and EvaGreen chemistries
Applications for QX600 ddPCR
The QX600 System is a vital tool for a wide variety of applications, including oncology research, gene expression analysis, next generation sequencing (NGS) orthogonal testing, cell and gene therapy biomarker discovery, and food and wastewater testing.
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The QX600 System in Your Lab
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