Introduction to Digital PCR

This e-seminar, entitled “An introduction to digital PCR”, describes the principles behind, as well as best practice guidelines for the use of the digital PCR technique. The information presented will equip viewers with the necessary knowledge and skills to broaden the scope of food authenticity testing currently utilised by official and industrial control laboratories. Those who should consider viewing this e-seminar include individuals currently working within the foods molecular testing area, particularly representatives from UK Official Control Laboratories, industry and members of organisations associated with the UK official control network. Guidance and recommendations for use of digital PCR are presented. Examples of the different technical approaches available and applications to which they can be applied have been included. A detailed description of the data analysis approaches employed and guidance for the reporting of the findings are also included. The production of this e-seminar was funded by Defra, FSA, FSS and BEIS under the Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis.

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