Digital PCR for Oncology Research

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Digital PCR (dPCR) is a leading technology for detection and quantification of rare mutations and target sequences in oncology research. Whether you are using precious biological samples to unlock the mysteries of tumor growth or generating data to tumor growth or to study biomarkers that may one day inform treatment decisions, our menu of pre-designed, pre-tested, and pre-qualified Absolute Q and TaqMan multiplex oncology assays for dPCR take the guesswork out of assay design and optimization. Combined with the precision, flexibility, and simplicity of the Absolute Q dPCR System, multiplex oncology assays for dPCR give you the confidence you need, when it matters most.

Why use dPCR for oncology research?

  • Sensitivity—detect minor alleles to as little as 0.01% and beyond
  • Precision—precise quantification at ultra-low concentrations for confidence in your conclusions
  • Multiplexing—dPCR enables easier multiplexing, enabling within-reaction quantification of reference genes and multiple-target detection for highest accuracy

Digital PCR oncology research applications

Liquid biopsy

Hemato-oncology

Solid tumors

Digital PCR oncology assays

Enable your research with a comprehensive menu of oncology assays

Since dPCR utilizes the same biochemistry as qPCR to amplify and detect target sequences, existing well-designed dPCR assays as well as all 20 million+ TaqMan Assays can be transitioned to the Absolute Q dPCR System with minimal optimization, allowing you the freedom and confidence to choose the best assay to achieve your research goals.

Absolute Q dPCR assays

Predesigned Absolute Q dPCR assays can help you get the most out of your dPCR experiment, so you can focus on your research.
 

TaqMan Assays

Our TaqMan probe-based technology makes dPCR simple, backed by our TaqMan Assay performance guarantee*.

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Oncology research resources

Absolute quantification using dPCR eliminates the need for a standard curve, improving both the accuracy and reproducibility of rare-target concentration measurement. dPCR also enables detection of ultra-rare targets by leveraging pooling data to overcome limitations of sample input volume and concentration.

 

Technical Note: Improve sensitivity for rare targets by pooling digital PCR data

 

For more technical resources for dPCR, check out our Taq Academy.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.