Technology that
sets the standard for single-molecule PCR
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Countable PCR sets everyday PCR users free from the confines of qPCR and dPCR. Single-molecule counting reduces assay development time while ensuring you’re still getting reliable measures of gene presence.

INNOVATIONS

Countable PCR pushes the boundaries of what’s possible for gene target analysis

Single molecule compartments

Capture single-molecule suspensions of your targets with technology that generates a 3D matrix around your target DNA.

A mix-and-go protocol creates the suspensions of your target so that only single pieces of DNA occupy each compartment. So many compartments are generated, there is no concern about multiple targets occupying a single compartment

This suspension enables direct counting of individual amplicons in the same tube; it also reduces competition for reaction reagents.

With true single-molecule encapsulation, you get high-sensitivity, low-variability counts of your gene targets.

Precise counting of DNA

Advanced light-sheet imaging scans your whole tube in less than 40 seconds, directly imaging your amplification products. The software’s algorithm automatically counts the number of molecules in your prep.

With direct counting, immediately get the number of target amplicons you have – eliminate extra time and material spent setting up standard curves, and avoid dilutions and bioinformatics needed for statistical modeling.

Reduce assay optimization time, as the signal from single molecule encapsulation is clean, without the ambiguities of mixed molecule partitions observed in conventional dPCR.

Universal Multiplexing

The Universal Multiplexing Kit makes it easier than ever to develop assays that target multiple markers. The kit contains probes that specifically target your gene of interest using standard oligomeric primers.

Develop new assays faster and with less expense compared to when you use hydrolysis probes – forward and reverse primers for Universal Multiplexing are standard oligomers that are low-cost to purchase and have a short delivery time.

Single molecule compartments

Capture single-molecule suspensions of your targets with technology that generates a rigid 3D matrix around your target DNA.

A mix-and-go protocol creates the rigid suspension of your target so that only single pieces of DNA are compartmentalized. 

This suspension enables direct counting of individual amplicons in the same tube; it also reduces competition for reaction reagents.

With true single-molecule encapsulation, you get high-sensitivity, low-variability counts of your gene targets.

Precise counting of DNA

Advanced light-sheet imaging scans your whole tube in <40 seconds, directly imaging your amplification products. The software’s algorithm automatically counts the number of molecules in your prep.

With direct counting, immediately get the number of target amplicons you have – eliminate extra time and material spent setting up standard curves, and avoid dilutions and bioinformatics needed for statistical modeling. 

Reduce assay optimization time, as the signal from single molecule encapsulation is clean, without the ambiguities of mixed molecule partitions observed in conventional dPCR.

Universal multiplexing

The Universal Multiplexing Kit makes it easier than ever to develop assays that target multiple markers, using standard oligomeric primers.

Develop new assays faster and with less expense compared to when you use hydrolysis probes – forward and reverse primers for Universal Multiplexing are standard oligomers that are low-cost to purchase and have a short delivery time.

WORKFLOW

Go from assay design to results faster, with less material usage to save costs

The technological innovations behind Countable PCR are simple to add to your workflows. Your sample is encapsulated into compartments, amplified, and analyzed all in the same tube – ensuring you capture every event, without losing sample to dead volume.

01
Setup

Add your DNA sample for analysis to a simple spin column with Countable Matrix Reagent

02
Spin

A 20-minute centrifuge step isolates single DNA molecules individual compartments for precise quantification

03
Amplify

Use a standard thermocycler to amplify signal from single molecules. Multiplex assays work effortlessly with targets amplified in isolation.

04
Count

In less than 5 minutes, directly image and analyze your sample. The result? True, absolute count without standard curved or Poisson correction.

01
Setup

Add your DNA sample for analysis to a simple spin column with Countable Matrix Reagent

02
Spin

A 20-minute centrifuge step isolates single DNA molecules into ~30 million individual compartments for precise quantification

03
Amplify

Use a standard thermocycler to amplify signal from single molecules. Multiplex assays work effortlessly with targets amplified in isolation.

04
Count

In less than 5 minutes, directly image and analyze your sample.

The result? True, absolute count without standard curves or Poisson correction.

HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT

Countable PCR overcomes the hurdles of legacy PCR

Countable PCR beats the drawbacks and limitations of qPCR (quantitative PCR, or real time PCR/RT-PCR) and dPCR (digital PCR or digital droplet PCR/ddPCR).

How Countable PCR delivers over qPCR/RT-PCR

No more estimations Get actual counts of your gene targets, no more estimations with ct counts

Skip expensive TaqMan probes – Use widely available oligomeric primers with Universal Multiplex technology for multiple gene-of-interest analysis

Slash labor and material costs – Use Universal Multiplexing and replace 96 qPCR reactions with 8 Countable PCR reactions

Avoid difficult optimization for multiplexing – Measure up to four targets in a single tube, without creating multiple standard curves and control experiments

Detect molecules at LODs previously unachievable – Count molecules with high sensitivity and precision

How Countable PCR delivers over dPCR/ddPCR

No more statistical estimation – Get direct, actual counts of your gene targets, no more statistical errors from Poisson correction

No more assumptions about single occupancy partitions – Single-molecule compartments ensure only individual molecules are amplified and counted

Avoid time and money costs associated with hydrolysis probes – Skip expensive TaqMan probes and use widely available oligomeric primers with Universal Multiplex technology for the same gene-of-interest analysis

Eliminate guesswork from thresholding and dual-occupancy – Multiplex up to four targets at once, with straightforward data analysis

Capture ultra-rare events alongside common events in the same sample – Work across a broad dynamic range in the same prep, so you count frequent and rare events in the same tube, without dilutions