LGC acquires Douglas Scientific to expand its high-throughput PCR platform offering

News - LGC announces that it has acquired a majority stake in Douglas Scientific

06 April 2016
LGC acquires Biosearch Technologies and extends its expertise in the qPCR market

News - Acquisition enables enlarged Genomics division to deliver unique product and laboratory services offering for core qPCR and end point PCR applications

15 April 2015
Meridian2 delivers high throughput liquid handling for PCR

News - Next generation liquid dispensing system integrates with existing SNPline automation or other Meridian instruments

05 July 2017
Hydrocycler2 delivers high throughput thermal cycling for PCR

News - Innovative genomics solution addresses issues of increasing throughput and achieving high data quality

16 January 2017
Horizon Discovery and LGC awarded Technology Strategy Board grant to develop standardization for next generation cancer diagnostics

News - Project funds research and development of novel reference materials to serve clinical diagnostics

16 June 2014
We have just completed one Billion KASP genotyping PCRs!

News - Winners of our Billionth PCR competition include groups from all over the world.

08 April 2014
LGC a key player in industry-influencing PCR guidelines

News - MIQE guidelines help transparency and reporting of technical details necessary for high-quality, reproducible results

28 November 2013
LGC and customers expediting coronavirus diagnostic solutions

News - Working closely with customers to ensure mission-critical oligo chemistries, controls and components for detection kits are available where and when necessary

12 February 2020
New £1.3 million national research programme to evaluate coronavirus tests in hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes

News - Research programme brings together experts who are highly experienced in evaluating diagnostic tests and generating robust evidence required for a test to be used in the NHS

24 June 2020
LGC’s high-throughput PCR testing system for SARS-CoV-2 detection granted Emergency Use Authorisation

News - Authorisation enables qualified laboratories to address SARS-CoV-2 testing demands while providing significant economic advantage when compared to other technologies

20 April 2021