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Forensics products

Delivering complete PCR solutions for Forensics

SHARD DIAGNOSTICS™ Forensics multiplex qPCR assays are designed for a wide range of applications, including SNP genotyping, quality control and target quantification. They deliver rapid, reliable results for forensic and human identification workflows. The assays can be used with either extracted material or direct samples such as blood, urine, saliva, wastewater or swabs; streamlining processes in both high-throughput laboratories and field-based environments.

SHARD DIAGNOSTICS™ kit features

Each kit features lyophilized inhibitor-tolerant reagents that deliver consistent amplification even from challenging or impure samples, effectively eliminating performance variability caused by the sample or extraction process. The universal chemistry supports all targets using a standardized cycling protocol, allowing multiple assays to run on the same 96-well plate. Quantified positive controls are included to standardise run performance across machines and provide quality control measures.

Solutions not just kits

Universal cycling, common fluorophores and automation compatible for fast integration.

Complete kits

Quantified controls included as standard. Optional collection tubes provided.

Advanced performance

Extraction-free for RNA and DNA with high level multiplexing in as little as 30 minutes.

Available globally

All reagents are lyophilized for field use or device integration with ambient shipping.

Launch Program Definitions

The shard-dx™ product launch pathway allows customers to access the technology earlier with exciting rewards.

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Custom Forensics Kits

AVAILABLE (RUO): Custom qPCR kits

Find out more about custom PCR kits on our dedicated pages.
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

Find out more about custom PCR kits on our dedicated pages.
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

Find out more about custom PCR kits on our dedicated pages.
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.

Forenics Kits (qPCR)

BETA LAUNCH: Quantitative human mtDNA qPCR assay

Product name: LyoMorph-Q Human direct-detection kit
Product code (SKU): SD_FOR_00001
Format: qPCR - lyophilized and inhibitor-tolerant
Potential use cases: The shard-dx™ quantiative human mtDNA assay may detect trace amounts of human DNA. Quantification of trace amounts of DNA may be useful in quality control procedures prior to sequencing or other genetic analyses.
Development status: Beta launch. Assay in finalisation.
Targets (Reaction 1):
- RNR1 [human mtDNA] (FAM)
- RNase P [human gDNA] (HEX)
Limit of Detection - copies (95%): ≤100 planned - approximately 0.1 cells.
Detection method: Probe
Sample type: direct blood, direct saliva, direct swab, direct urine, gDNA and more
Reactions: 96 / 1000
Shipping: Ambient
Number of mastermixes: 1
Number of reactions required per sample: 1
Positive control inclusion: Yes
Regulatory status: Research Use Only (RUO)
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.

Didn't find your target or configuration? Try custom.

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: OEM/White-label kits

License from us to gain an edge over the competition with industry-leading performance. Available in your branding.

Custom: Clinically focused applications

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

Custom: Academic collaborations

Collaborate with shard-dx™ to gain access to our innovative technology and support for rapid progression together.

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