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Microbiology products

Delivering complete PCR solutions for Microbiology

SHARD DIAGNOSTICS™ Microbiology assays are designed to support a broad range of applications, including pathogen detection, antimicrobial resistance profiling, gene expression, mutation detection, strain typing, and target quantification. Built on shard-dx™ chemistry, the assays maintain sensitivity and signal in complex, real-world samples, enabling reliable performance even in high-multiplex formats. This supports applications ranging from infectious disease testing to environmental monitoring and rapid food safety testing.

SHARD DIAGNOSTICS™ kit features

Each kit features inhibitor-tolerant reagents (lyo or liquid option) 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

Enhanced inhibitor tolerance with high level multiplexing in as little as 30 minutes.

Available globally

Reagents are available in lyophilized formats for ambient shipping and are inhibitor-tolerant.

Microbiology Kits (qPCR)

Pre-launch (RUO): E.coli qPCR detection kit

Product name: LyoMorph-Q E.coli detection kit
Product code (SKU): SD_MB_00001
Format: qPCR - lyophilized and inhibitor-tolerant (standard). Also provided in liquid format.
Development status: Pre-launch. In-Silico assay development in progress for integration into established shard-dx™ platforms.
Targets:
- E.coli [all species] (FAM).
Limit of Detection: TBD
Detection method: Probe
Sample type: Extracted and extraction-free.
Reactions: 48
Shipping: Ambient
Number of mastermixes: 1
Number of reactions required per sample: 1
Positive control inclusion: Yes
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.

Custom Microbiology Kits

AVAILABLE (RUO): Custom qPCR kits

Find out more about custom PCR kits on our dedicated pages.
Format: Inhibitor-tolerant qPCR or 1-step RT-qPCR (lyo or liquid).
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.

AVAILABLE (RUO): Custom dPCR kits

Find out more about custom PCR kits on our dedicated pages.
Format: dPCR or 1-step RT-dPCR assays for combination with machine specific reagents.
Applications: Digitial PCR (dPCR) provides precise, absolute quantification for a range of applications. Shard-dx™ assays are compatible with dPCR workflows, providing minimal to no rain with strong signal. Custom assay development is available from low minimum order quantity to meet specific requirements. Each assay includes a quantified positive control to support reliable setup and consistent performance. Applications include: variant detection, gene expression, high-order multiplexing 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).
Product code (SKU): SDCA_CUSTOMER LAST NAME_ORDER NUMBER.

ALPHA 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: Custom amplicon sequencing panels enable high-multiplex PCR enrichment for downstream sequencing workflows. Powered by LyoMorph™ chemistry, they maintain sensitivity and uniform amplification across complex samples, supporting sequencing-ready amplicons from both extracted and extraction-free inputs.
LyoMorph™-N supports extraction workflows with multiplexed amplicons up to 2kb (1 to 50 amplicons of 50-200bp or 1 to 10 amplicons of up to 2000bp).
LyoMorph™-N+ enables long-range multiplex amplification up to 50kb from extracted material (1 to 100 amplicons of 100-2000bp or 1 to 5 amplicons of up to 50,000bp).
Targets: Multiplex, long and short read.
Sample type: Flexible (DNA, RNA or DNA/RNA combined).
Shipping: Ambient.
Positive control inclusion: Yes.
Development status: Alpha launch. Ongoing optimisation via established lyophilized inhibitor tolerant shard-dx™ platforms.
Regulatory status: Research Use Only (RUO).
Alpha launch program: Join the shard-dx™ alpha 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.

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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Launch Program Definitions

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

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