Bespoke kits for academic projects

Delivering complete PCR solutions for your research question

At SHARD DIAGNOSTICS™ we work with research institutions around the globe to deliver solutions for some of the most challenging and complex projects. Novel research requires support from a team that both understand your project and have the technology to take your results to the next level.
 

Underpinned by our proprietary PCR technology, when you work with us, we become an extension of your team, offering practical solutions and full support, alongside world-class PCR performance. Shard-dx™ is ahead of the curve alongside you. 

Solutions not just kits

We work alongside you to deliver a complete solution for your workflow

Full Support

Ongoing support and contact - we are here to help

Advanced performance

Take advantage of shard-dx™ technology to open new insights in your research

Available globally

We work with institutions globally, aided by shard-dx™ lyophilized formats

shard-dx™ Technology

SHARD DIAGNOSTICS™ specialises in combining expert reagent formulation with expert assay design to create high performance lyophilized inhibitor-tolerant kits for qPCR, digital PCR, & amplicon sequencing.

Down to 0.001% VAF & 3 copies

95% calls by qPCR, including mutations

Extraction-free PCR assays

Up to 25% undiluted blood, saliva & more

>30 days stability at 40°C

Lyophilized reagents only in shard-dx™ kits

Custom kits for academic projects

AVAILABLE (RUO): Custom qPCR kits

Format: Lyophilized inhibitor-tolerant qPCR or 1-step RT-qPCR.
Applications: Variant detection (DNA and/or RNA), gene expression, target quantification, target qualitative detection, extraction-free, rapid detection and cartridge-based system integration.
Targets: Singleplex or multiplex.
Detection method: Probe.
Shipping: Ambient.
Positive control inclusion: Yes.
Regulatory status: Research Use Only (RUO).
Sample type: Flexible (DNA, RNA or DNA/RNA combined).
Product code (SKU): SDCA_CUSTOMER LAST NAME_ORDER NUMBER.

BETA LAUNCH (RUO): Custom dPCR kits

Format: Lyophilized inhibitor-tolerant dPCR or 1-step RT-dPCR.
Applications: Variant detection, gene expression and target quantification.
Targets: Singleplex or multiplex.
Detection method: Probe.
Shipping: Ambient.
Positive control inclusion: Yes.
Regulatory status: Research Use Only (RUO).
Sample type: Flexible (DNA, RNA or DNA/RNA combined).
Development status: Beta launch. Ongoing validation with established shard-dx™ platforms.
BETA launch program: Join the shard-dx™ beta access program to generate cutting-edge kits alongside us. Find out more on the launch programs definition section on each custom page and product page.
Product code (SKU): SDCA_CUSTOMER LAST NAME_ORDER NUMBER.

PRE-LAUNCH (RUO): Custom amplicon sequencing kit

Format: Lyophilized inhibitor-tolerant PCR or 1-step RT-PCR.
Applications: Variant detection, gene expression, target qualitative detection and extraction-free.
Targets: Multiplex, long and short read.
Sample type: Flexible (DNA, RNA or DNA/RNA combined).
Shipping: Ambient.
Positive control inclusion: Yes.
Development status: Pre-launch. Ongoing research and development with established lyophilized inhibitor tolerant shard-dx™ platforms.
Regulatory status: Research Use Only (RUO).
Pre-launch program: Join the shard-dx™ pre-launch program to generate cutting-edge kits alongside us. Find out more on the launch programs definition section on each custom page and product page.
Product code (SKU): SDCA_CUSTOMER LAST NAME_ORDER NUMBER.

Launch program definitions

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The shard-dx™ design process

Step 1: Initial consultation
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Step 2: Custom design
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Step 3: Quality control
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Step 4: delivery and support
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Didn't find your target or configuration? Try other custom options.

Custom: Express PCR kits

Low scale (96 reactions) to high scale lyophilized inhibitor tolerant qPCR and 1-step RT-qPCR kits for your target.

Custom: Clinically focused applications

Your clinical application combined with our technology, completely custom with the option for extensive performance testing.

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Contact Us

Location:

BioCity Nottingham, Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham, England, NG1 1GF

Email:

info@shard-dx.com


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