
Dr. Jim Huggett is using digital PCR (dPCR) to overcome one of the biggest challenges in diagnostics: how to standardize molecular tests globally.
“We needed to be able to perform the methods in two different laboratories in different countries, but one of the challenges we hadn’t foreseen was that of standardization.”
Dr. Jim Huggett, Principal Scientist, National Measurement Laboratory
“Digital PCR offers you the simplicity of PCR with the sensitivity of some of the applications you might be using for sequencing, and in some cases, it is probably even better.”
Dr. Jim Huggett, Principal Scientist, National Measurement Laboratory
“We are now applying these methods to explore the international standardization of COVID–19 testing. Once again, we have been impressed with the results.”
Dr. Jim Huggett, Principal Scientist, National Measurement Laboratory
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