Bio-Rad QX ONE Integrated Droplet Digital PCR System for Absolute Nucleic Acid Quantification

The Bio-Rad QX ONE Droplet Digital PCR System is a highly precise, integrated platform designed for absolute quantification of nucleic acids in research and clinical laboratories. This system streamlines droplet generation, thermal cycling, and droplet detection into a unified instrument optimized for reproducible molecular diagnostics and biotechnology workflows such as gene editing verification and synthetic biology analyses.

Key technical specifications include:

• Droplet Generation Capacity: Processes up to 5 plates simultaneously, with each plate accommodating up to 96 samples.
• Droplet Partitioning: Approximately 20,000 droplets per sample ensuring sensitive detection of low-copy targets.
• Multiplex Detection Channels: 4 fluorescence detection channels (FAM, HEX, Cy5, Cy5.5) plus an additional scatter channel enable multiplexed assays and precise mutation detection including rare variant analysis and copy number variation (CNV).
• Thermal Gradient Capability: Allows optimization of temperature conditions for enhanced assay performance across diverse molecular diagnostic protocols.
• Time to Results: Approximately 6.5 hours for the first plate and 4 hours for subsequent plates using a standard 2-step ddPCR cycling protocol.
• Robust Hardware Design: Integrated droplet generation, PCR thermal cycling, and fluorescence-based droplet reading reduce manual intervention and improve workflow efficiency, critical for bioprocessing and molecular cloning workflows.
• Dimensions & Weight: 122 x 66 x 38 cm (monitor top height 76 cm), weighing 100 kg (220 lbs), suitable for benchtop use in clinical diagnostics and biomanufacturing settings.

The QX ONE system is widely adopted in molecular biology and biopharmaceutical production pipelines due to its high reproducibility, sensitivity, and ability to deliver absolute quantification without reliance on standard curves. It supports applications such as RNA/DNA target quantification, detection of low-frequency mutations in oncology research, and robust copy number variation analysis essential for genomics and molecular diagnostics.

This instrument is fully functional, quality tested by professional service teams, and recommended for installation by Bio-Rad for optimal performance. It is compatible with Bio-Rad consumables including droplet generation oil, reader oil, PCR plates, and waste management accessories — ensuring seamless integration into established molecular and synthetic biology research workflows.

Ideal for biotechnology researchers requiring precise and reproducible digital PCR data for gene editing validation, biomarker quantification, and clinical research, the QX ONE system enables efficient, hands-off workflows that minimize user error and maximize throughput.

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