PCR companies develop instruments, reagents and services used to amplify and analyse specific DNA or RNA sequences. These technologies support molecular research, diagnostics, genetic testing, pathogen detection and biomanufacturing quality control.
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Browse 53 UK PCR companies below.
Reference materials, genomics tools and measurement science for life sciences
LGC is a life science reagents and reference materials company providing analytical standards, genomics tools and measurement science services to the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, food safety and research sectors. Its portfolio spans certified reference substances, nucleic acid synthesis, genomic analysis reagents and…
Manufacturing and laboratory services for diagnostic innovators
Biofortuna is a contract development and manufacturing organisation providing assay development, lyophilisation, contract manufacturing, and controlled-environment storage services to the in vitro diagnostics, point-of-care, and life science sectors. Operating from ISO 13485-certified, ISO 17025-accredited,…
Real-time PCR instruments and automated liquid handling systems
Bio Molecular Systems is an Australian laboratory instrument manufacturer with a dedicated UK sales operation. Its portfolio includes compact real-time PCR cyclers, automated pipetting and liquid handling platforms, and associated workflow software. Applications span gene expression analysis, molecular diagnostics,…
Multiplex qPCR and NGS kits for molecular detection
YouSeq is a UK manufacturer of multiplex Next Generation Sequencing and qPCR kits, panels and reagents. The company offers one of the largest menus of qPCR targets available, covering human infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance profiling, food and water safety, microbiome analysis, and veterinary diagnostics.…
Molecular biology reagents and immunological raw materials for diagnostics
Meridian Bioscience's UK operation manufactures and supplies molecular biology reagents and immunological raw materials to diagnostic test developers, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions worldwide. Products include ultra-pure nucleotides, DNA polymerases, PCR master mixes, purified antigens and…
Specialist distributor of transplant diagnostics and molecular biology products
VH Bio is a specialist distributor of life science research and diagnostic products serving the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The company focuses on four areas: transplant and HLA diagnostics, molecular biology, immunology, and cell biology. Its portfolio of approximately 10,000 products is sourced from…
Ultra-sensitive DNA detection platform
InvenireX is developing a nucleic acid detection platform that uses programmable DNA nanostructures captured within microfluidic chips, read by a proprietary AI-powered imaging system. The technology detects genetic markers at concentrations below the threshold of conventional methods such as PCR, with potential to…
Diagnostic reagents, instruments and quality controls for clinical and research laboratories
Randox Laboratories is a global manufacturer of in vitro diagnostic reagents, clinical chemistry analysers, quality control materials, and biochip array technology for laboratory medicine. Products serve clinical, research, molecular, forensic toxicology, food safety, and veterinary laboratory markets across more than…
Custom oligonucleotide synthesis and molecular biology reagent supplier
Willowfort is a UK supplier of custom DNA, RNA and BNA oligonucleotide synthesis services, alongside a broader catalogue of molecular biology reagents and kits for extraction, PCR and qPCR applications. Oligonucleotides are synthesised using phosphoramidite chemistry and purified to order, with quality control by mass…
Blood-based microRNA test for multi-cancer early detection
Xgenera is a diagnostics company developing a blood test for the early detection of multiple cancers from a single sample. The test measures circulating microRNA biomarkers using PCR-based methods and applies machine learning to identify signals from up to 12 common cancers before symptoms appear. The company is…
Solutions for genomics, diagnostics and precision medicine
QIAGEN is a global provider of sample preparation, molecular diagnostics, and genomics solutions for pharmaceutical, clinical, and research applications. Its UK headquarters at Citylabs 2.0, Manchester serves as the company's global centre of excellence for precision medicine and companion diagnostics, co-developing…
PCR reagents and mastermixes for molecular biology research and diagnostics
PCR Biosystems is a developer and manufacturer of PCR reagents for molecular biology research and in vitro diagnostics. Its product range includes DNA polymerases, reverse transcriptases, real-time PCR mastermixes, cDNA synthesis kits, and NGS library amplification reagents, with proprietary hot-start chemistry and…
qPCR assays and reagents for infectious disease and pathogen detection
Primerdesign is a Manchester-based molecular diagnostics company designing, manufacturing, and supplying real-time qPCR assays and reagents for pathogen detection across human health, animal health, food safety, and environmental monitoring. Its catalogue of over 400 CE-IVD and research-use-only detection kits covers…
Genotyping reagents and assay solutions
3CR Bioscience is a UK-based life science company developing PCR-based genotyping reagents, assay kits and related instrumentation for molecular biology and genomics applications. The company provides SNP and indel genotyping chemistries, DNA extraction products and custom assay development services supporting…
UK distributor of scientific instruments and consumables for life science research
Labtech is a UK-based distributor and service provider of scientific instruments and consumables for academic, pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, and NHS laboratories. Its portfolio spans molecular biology, cell biology, light microscopy, and electron microscopy, with a particular focus on 3D cell culture and…
University sequencing core supporting genomic and transcriptomic research
Genetics Core is a University of Edinburgh research facility providing sequencing, genotyping and molecular analysis services for academic and commercial projects. Its platforms support short- and long-read DNA sequencing, RNA sequencing, digital PCR, genetic variant analysis and sample preparation, including work…
Laboratory instruments, electrophoresis systems and life science consumables
Thistle Scientific is a UK supplier and manufacturer of laboratory instruments and consumables for life science research. Its portfolio covers molecular biology, imaging, cell culture and liquid handling. Since acquiring Cleaver Scientific brand rights in 2023, the company also manufactures electrophoresis systems,…
PCR-based diagnostic kits, instruments and consumables manufacturer
Advanced Molecular Diagnostics is a manufacturer of molecular diagnostic instruments, kits, and consumables for clinical and food safety applications. Its CE-IVD certified product portfolio includes real-time qPCR assay kits for infectious diseases, genetic mutations, respiratory pathogens, sexually transmitted…
Molecular assay platform for genomic profiling in cancer diagnostics
Biofidelity is a Cambridge-based genomic technology company developing molecular assays for cancer biomarker detection in tissue and liquid biopsy samples. Its proprietary platform enables ultra-sensitive detection of somatic mutations at low variant allele fractions using a simplified four-step qPCR workflow, without…
Immunoaffinity test kits for food, feed, and clinical diagnostics
R-Biopharm Rhône is a Glasgow-based manufacturer and distributor of immunoaffinity columns and analytical test kits for food safety, feed analysis, and clinical diagnostics. The company manufactures immunoaffinity products for mycotoxin, vitamin, and antibiotic analysis under several brands, and distributes R-Biopharm…