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.
Novel methylation amplification platform for clinical genomic diagnostics
Syndex Bio is a Cambridge-based biotechnology company developing a proprietary platform technology that enables amplification of DNA methylation for the first time. Unlike conventional PCR, which cannot preserve 5-methylcytosine signals, mcPCR copies both the four-base DNA code and its methylation patterns from…
Portable PCR diagnostics for high-consequence infectious diseases
BioGene develops portable real-time PCR instruments and diagnostic reagents for detecting infectious pathogens. Its extraction-free, freeze-dried chemistry is designed to detect pathogens directly from crude samples in under 30 minutes, reducing the need for conventional laboratory preparation. The company's assays…
Molecular biology reagents and kits for DNA and RNA research
Microzone is a UK manufacturer of molecular biology reagents and kits for DNA and RNA research and diagnostics. The company produces PCR and qPCR mastermixes, direct to PCR sample lysis buffers, extraction free DNA and RNA clean up products, and magnetic bead based extraction kits. Microzone products are cited in peer…
Plasmonic PCR diagnostics for rapid infectious disease detection
RapidX Bio is a biotechnology company developing point-of-care molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases. Its plasmonic PCR technology uses light-responsive gold nanorods to accelerate nucleic acid amplification and reduce sample preparation requirements. The company is developing portable tests to identify…
Portable PCR platform for decentralised genetic testing anywhere
Hyris is a biotechnology company developing a portable, IoT-integrated PCR platform for decentralised nucleic acid testing outside traditional laboratory settings. Its instrument runs proprietary assay cartridges and connects to a cloud-based software platform providing real-time results via a dedicated app. An open…
Ultra-fast PCR point-of-care diagnostics from swab to result
LEX Diagnostics is a molecular diagnostics company developing rapid point-of-care PCR testing through its proprietary thermal cycling platform. Its system delivers quantitative PCR results directly from a dry swab in six to ten minutes with no sample preparation, targeting respiratory infections including influenza…
Clinical chemistry reagents and diagnostic products for human and veterinary use
Glenbio is a Northern Ireland-based manufacturer of in vitro diagnostic reagents, specialising in clinical chemistry reagents and liquid stable protein formulations for use across multiple analyser platforms. Operating from ISO 13485-accredited manufacturing and testing facilities in Antrim, the company supplies…
Molecular diagnostic assay development for oncology biomarkers
APIS Assay Technologies is a molecular diagnostics company developing and commercialising genomic assays for oncology and personalised medicine. The company combines an in-house biomarker research programme with contract assay development services, using PCR, digital PCR, and multi-omics platforms to translate…
Veterinary diagnostic instruments, reference laboratory and imaging services
IDEXX Laboratories Limited is the UK subsidiary of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in veterinary diagnostics. Operating from Wetherby, North Yorkshire, the company provides in-clinic diagnostic analysers and consumables, a UKAS-accredited reference laboratory spanning biochemistry, haematology, microbiology,…
Instruments, reagents, and diagnostics for life science research and clinical laboratories
Bio-Rad Laboratories Limited is the UK subsidiary of Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global manufacturer of instruments and reagents for life science research and clinical diagnostics. Its life science portfolio spans electrophoresis, PCR and digital droplet PCR, flow cytometry, protein purification, multiplex…
Multiplex PCR and NGS diagnostics for cancer and infection
GeneFirst is a molecular diagnostics company developing multiplex PCR assays and next-generation sequencing technologies for cancer screening, precision oncology and infectious disease testing. Its Papilloplex assays detect high-risk human papillomavirus DNA or E6/E7 mRNA. The XCeloSeq platform provides library…
DNA identification and STR-based cell-line authentication services
NorthGene is Biofortuna's genetic testing brand, operating from accredited laboratories in Deeside, Wales. Its services include DNA relationship and forensic identification testing, plus short tandem repeat profiling for cell-line authentication. Research customers can request mycoplasma detection, culture mixture…
Rapid point-of-care molecular testing for sexually transmitted infections
Binx Health is a diagnostics company that develops and manufactures a rapid point-of-care molecular testing platform for sexually transmitted infections. Its benchtop instrument and single-use cartridges detect the genetic material of chlamydia and gonorrhoea from patient samples in around 30 minutes, allowing…