What is it?
Why is it better than qPCR?
Better, right? You’ll be surprised how easy it is to transfer and optimize your current qPCR assays to nanoplate dPCR.
Why is it better than other dPCR methods?
| Feature | Nanoplate dPCR | Other dPCR methods (ddPCR, crystal dPCR, chip-based dPCR) |
| Partition uniformity | High (fixed partitions) | Good (gel-dependent) to variable (droplet size/coalescence) |
| Contamination risk | Low (sealed partitions) | Moderate (oil-water droplets) to low (gel matrix) |
| Workflow simplicity | High (qPCR-like) |
Moderate (droplet generation) to low (gel preparation) |
| Automation compatibility | Yes (liquid handlers for plate setup) | Limited to no |
| Speed of readout | Fast (simultaneous reading) | Moderate to slower (serial droplet reading) |
| Multiplexing capability | High | Moderate to limited (channel-, software- and master mix-dependent) |
| Training requirements | Minimal | High (crystal dPCR) to moderate (ddPCR) |
How is it a fit for my lab?
The QIAcuity advantage
The technology fuels applications previously hindered by the limitations of qPCR and other dPCR technologies, especially those that require ease of integration into existing workflows with minimum operational complexity.
How fellow researchers benefitted from having a QIAcuity
How can I get to it?
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