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PCR System Leasing for Labs

Lease the PCR system that fits your workflow. Amplify DNA or RNA with precision—without tying up your budget.

What Is PCR?

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique used to amplify small amounts of DNA or RNA, enabling detection and analysis for research, diagnostics, and clinical applications. PCR is foundational to molecular biology, infectious disease testing, and genetic analysis. The technique supports workflows ranging from gene expression studies to pathogen detection and mutation screening.

Why Lease a PCR System?

Whether you’re running traditional PCR, quantitative PCR (qPCR), or digital PCR (dPCR), high-quality thermal cyclers are essential to your workflow. But the cost of acquiring scalable, programmable, or high-throughput PCR systems—especially with real-time fluorescence detection—can be a barrier.

Leasing enables your lab to access the exact systems you need without large upfront investment. It’s ideal for research institutions, molecular diagnostics labs, and biotech companies that need precision, scalability, and speed—without locking up capital. As sample volume or detection requirements grow, leasing also allows you to upgrade without disruption.

Where Leasing a PCR System Adds Value

PCR technology—whether qPCR, digital PCR, or multiplex systems—is fundamental to diagnostics, molecular biology, and clinical research.

However, acquiring advanced PCR instruments with high-speed cycling, multiplex capabilities, or digital precision often requires significant upfront investment. Leasing is especially helpful when:

  • You're scaling qPCR testing or clinical assay throughput — Get high-speed cyclers without capital delays.
  • You need access to digital PCR or multiplex detection — Lease advanced platforms tailored to evolving assay needs.
  • You want flexibility to adapt as workflows or funding change — Upgrade or adjust as your pipeline grows.

Whether you're expanding diagnostics or streamlining R&D workflows, leasing helps you stay efficient and budget-conscious.

Why Teams Lease with Excedr

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Founder-friendly, non-dilutive capital

Ideal for early-stage or venture-backed teams—and a smart option for any lab looking to preserve equity while scaling.

Flexibility on equipment choice

No inventory limitations. You choose the system that fits your workflow—we handle the financing.

Lease terms aligned with your growth

2–5 year terms that support your budget, equipment lifecycle, and scaling timeline.

Quick approvals, flexible terms

Get approved in days—not weeks—with no collateral, IP pledges, or debt covenants required.

White-glove service & procurement

Equipment sourcing, vendor coordination, and lease logistics are streamlined to reduce your team’s internal workload.

Reliable support when it matters

Our vendor relationships help resolve issues quickly—so you stay productive and hit key milestones.

Leasing Solutions We Provide

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Operating Leases

Treat lease payments as operating expenses, not debt. This simplifies accounting and preserves flexibility.

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Sale Lease-Backs

Convert owned equipment into working capital. Keep it off your balance sheet and treat payments as operating expenses.

Popular PCR System Manufacturers

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7500 Fast
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BAX® System X5
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C1000 Touch™
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CFX Duet
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CFX Opus 384
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CFX Opus 96
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CFX Opus Deepwell
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Digital LightCycler® System
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Dualo 32®
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Dualo 32® R2
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LightCycler® 480
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LightCycler® 96
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Eppendorf
Mastercycler® X40
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Mastercycler® X50
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Mastercycler® nexus X2
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Mastercylcer® nexus
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MiniAmp
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PCRmax® Alpha
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PCRmax® Eco 48
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PTC Tempo™
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ProFlex
QIAGEN
QIAcuity Digital
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QIAquant
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QIAstat-DXx Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 Panel
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QIAstat-Dx US
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QuantStudio
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Rotor-Gene Q
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Rotor-Gene Q MDx
Bio-Rad
S1000™
Thermo Fisher Scientific
SimpliAmp
Takara
SmartChip Real-time PCR System
Thermo Fisher Scientific
StepOne
Thermo Fisher Scientific
StepOnePLus
Bio-Rad
T100™
Thermo Fisher Scientific
VeritiPro
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ViiA 7 Real-Time
Roche Life Sciences
cobas® 6800
Analytik Jena
qTOWER3 Series
Bio-Rad
qTOWER3 auto Series
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qTOWERiris Series
Agilent
Agilent
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Bio-Rad
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Cole-Parmer
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Eppendorf
Hygiena
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Roche Life Sciences
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Takara
Takara
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Straightforward Application Process

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Tell Us What You Need

Already have a quote or PO? Just let us know the equipment you want to lease—we’ll take it from there.

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Get Approved Quickly

Our in-house underwriting team reviews your financials fast—no outsourcing, no red tape—so you get a decision in days, not weeks.

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We Handle the Rest

We handle the logistics and coordinate with the vendor so you can get to work—no upfront capital required.

Helping Scientists Scale & Succeed

"We used Excedr when it was time for us to make a large capital equipment purchase. The whole leasing process was smooth, quick, and seamless.

Working with Excedr made it possible for us to accelerate our scientific discovery pipeline without a large outlay of capital."

Jessica Grossman, CEO at IgGenix
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Jessica Grossman

CEO, IgGenix

"Excedr's lease structure helped us extend our cash runway, forecast our projects with greater accuracy, and track and manage upcoming expenses more effectively, putting us in a stronger position for our next venture round."

Shawn Gahr

COO & Co-Founder, Novoron

"Building a biotech is tough, and Excedr has been a dynamite partner in scaling. They supported Distributed Bio’s growth from an 8-person lab team to 35 members by the time of acquisition.

When I started Centivax, Jon was one of the first people I called. I recommend them for any biotech startup."

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Jacob Glanville

CEO & President, Centivax

"Excedr has been invaluable for KiraGen Bio, helping us access high-quality equipment without heavy upfront costs.

Their flexible leasing and reliable support let us focus on advancing research rather than equipment procurement and maintenance."

Aaron Edwards

Co-Founder & CEO, KiraGen Bio

"Excedr helped us finance a BLI system when we were new to equipment leasing.

Sylvia guided us through our options, and the fast, easy process freed our team to focus on research and grant management instead of funding logistics."

Max Brennan
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Max Brennan

General Counsel & VP Operations, Zab Bio

Leasing our Zeiss EVO10 electron microscope cut outside analysis costs in the first year and improved response times to field issues.

Having it on-site also strengthened our Engineering and Production Teams’ understanding of our product lines."

Tom Raber, Principal Mechanical Technician at Plug Power
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Tom Raber

Principal Mechanical Technician, Plug Power

Frequently Asked Questions

Lease Your Next PCR System & Accelerate R&D

Don’t let capital constraints limit your lab’s amplification capabilities. Our leasing program is designed to remove friction from equipment procurement so you can stay focused on producing accurate, reliable results.