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QX600 Droplet Digital™ PCR (ddPCR™) System

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

Auto Droplet Generation

Auto Droplet Generation

Seal Plate

Seal Plate

Thermal Cycler

Thermal Cycler

Read Plate

Read Plate
# 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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.

The QX600 System collects more information per well, conserves precious circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and tumor samples. Learn how Dr. Dobrovic and Dr. Wong are leveraging the QX600 System to empower their ctDNA analysis of liquid biopsy samples.

Dr. Dobrovic and Dr. Wong Discuss How They Utilize the QX600™ ddPCR™ System for Cancer Research

The QX600 System in Your Lab

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