SelectScience
Join Free
How-to-buy eBookLife Sciences

How to Buy PCR Technology

SelectScience
6 Jul 2026
Matilde Marques, Life Sciences Assistant Editor
Matilde Marques
Assistant Editor

Looking to boost sensitivity, improve reproducibility, or scale PCR workflows? Download this expert SelectScience guide to cut through the complexity of qPCR, digital PCR, and droplet digital PCR, and confidently choose the technologies that will strengthen data quality, streamline workflows, and future-proof your lab.‌

How to Buy PCR Technology

How-to-buy ebook

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is one of the most widely used molecular biology techniques for amplifying, detecting, and analyzing DNA and RNA. By enabling laboratories to generate millions of copies of specific nucleic acid sequences, PCR supports a broad range of applications, from gene expression analysis and pathogen detection to clinical diagnostics, biopharma research, and applied testing.

As PCR technology continues to evolve, laboratories now have access to a growing range of platforms and workflows, including real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR), digital PCR (dPCR), and droplet digital PCR (ddPCR). These advanced PCR technologies are helping labs achieve greater sensitivity, precision, reproducibility, and throughput across increasingly complex nucleic acid analysis workflows.

Download this expert SelectScience guide to explore the latest PCR technologies and learn how to optimize every stage of your workflow, from sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, assay design, and thermal cycling to detection, data analysis, automation, and quality control.

Whether you are developing new assays, scaling high-throughput testing, improving qPCR performance, or evaluating advanced dPCR and ddPCR systems, this expert guide will help you make informed technology decisions, strengthen data quality, and build efficient, reproducible, and future-ready PCR workflows.

What’s inside this SelectScience eBook:

  • A step-by-step overview of the PCR workflow, from sample collection to data analysis
  • A guide to nucleic acid extraction, quantification, and quality control methods
  • Key principles of assay design, including primer and probe optimization
  • An introduction to thermal cycler technologies and performance considerations
  • Insights into detection strategies, from qPCR to advanced digital PCR (dPCR/ddPCR)
  • Best practices for data management, compliance, and workflow integration
  • Strategies for scaling PCR workflows with automation
  • Key considerations before investing in new PCR technologies

Resource details:

  • Document type: SelectScience guide
  • Edition: 1st
  • Page count: 19
  • Read time: 28.5 min

Editors picks

Request Quote for All Products

QX700™ S Droplet Digital™ PCR System

Bio-Rad

The QX700™ S Droplet Digital™ PCR System enables and automates 7-color multiplexing for up to 192 samples per run, providing clear discrimination of multiple targets. The system includes the QX700™ S Droplet Digital™ PCR System instrument, QX700™ ddPCR™ System Analysis Software, and QX700™ ddPCR™ System Control Software.

(0)

QX700™ E Droplet Digital™ PCR System

Bio-Rad

The QX700™ E Droplet Digital™ PCR System enables and automates 7-color multiplexing for up to 48 samples per run, providing clear discrimination of multiple targets. The system includes the QX700™ E Droplet Digital™ PCR System instrument, QX700™ ddPCR™ System Analysis Software, and QX700™ ddPCR™ System Control Software.

(0)

QX700™ HT Droplet Digital™ PCR System

Bio-Rad

The QX700 HT Droplet Digital PCR System enables and automates 7-color multiplexing for up to 384 samples per run, providing clear discrimination of multiple targets. The system includes the QX700 HT Droplet Digital PCR System instrument, QX700 ddPCR™ System Analysis Software, and QX700 ddPCR System Control Software.

(0)

Links

SelectScienceCompany website

Related content

Tags

PCR and Thermal CyclingPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) kits and thermal cyclers are used for the in vitro amplification of DNA permitting subsequent analysis and experimental procedures. Explore a range of high-quality polymerase, primers and nucleotides or simplify your workflow with a PCR mastermix. Find reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) and cDNA synthesis kits for RNA products and libraries. Quantitatively measure the amplification of DNA with real-time PCR (qPCR) and droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) kits and systems, and discover automated PCR setup solutions to increase throughput. Alternative DNA amplification methods also include recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) kits. Find the best PCR kits and thermal cyclers and purification equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Droplet Digital PCRDroplet digital PCR (ddPCR) is a method of quantitative PCR that partitions a sample into droplets, allowing precise detection of low-abundance targets. It is commonly used in gene expression analysis and mutation detection. Explore ddPCR systems in our peer-reviewed product directory; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.qPCRQuantitative PCR (qPCR) is a molecular biology technique used to amplify and measure the amount of a specific DNA or RNA target. It plays a crucial role in gene expression analysis, pathogen detection, and quantifying DNA or RNA in various applications. Real-time PCR provides precise, quantitative results and is widely used in research, diagnostics, and clinical studies. Browse our peer-reviewed product directory to find the best qPCR solutions; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.gPCRPCR PurificationPCR AutomationPCR automation describes the process of using a thermocycler to complete the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process quickly and efficiently.RT qPCRReal-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) is a technique used to measure gene expression and quantify DNA or RNA in real-time. It is essential in genomics, diagnostics, and biotechnology research. Explore RT-qPCR systems in our peer-reviewed product directory; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.Real-Time PCRReal-time PCR (RT-PCR) is a technique used to amplify and simultaneously quantify nucleic acids in real time. It is a key tool in gene expression analysis, pathogen detection, and diagnostics. RT-PCR allows for the detection of specific RNA or DNA sequences with high sensitivity and specificity. Browse our peer-reviewed product directory to find the best Real-Time PCR systems; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.

Related how-to-buy eBooks