10x Genomics Certified Service Provider for Xenium, Visium HD and Chromium X
Explicyte is a 10x Genomics Certified Service Provider for Xenium, Visium HD and Chromium X, supporting pharma, biotech and academic teams from study and sample strategy through platform execution, bioinformatics and biological interpretation.
Our 10x portfolio spans targeted and whole-transcriptome spatial biology as well as single-cell profiling, with Atera next in the roadmap. This breadth lets us select the platform around the biological question rather than force a project onto one technology.
Certified across three
10x platforms
Explicyte is a 10x Genomics Certified Service Provider for Xenium, Visium HD and Chromium X, with teams trained and qualified by 10x Genomics across spatial and single-cell workflows.
First Xenium CSP in France
Two analyzers in-house
Certified in 2025, Explicyte became the first service provider in France qualified by 10x Genomics for Xenium studies, and the first French CRO to operate two Xenium analyzers.
From sample preparation to interpreted 10x data
Tissue handling, platform-specific wet lab workflows and in-house bioinformatics are connected in one team, with standalone analysis also available for externally generated 10x datasets.
10x Genomics platforms
One ecosystem, different biological questions
CSP-certified · targeted spatial
Xenium
CSP-certified · whole-transcriptome spatial
Visium HD
Unbiased whole-transcriptome spatial profiling using 2 µm bins. Best suited to discovery studies where gene-expression biology should be mapped across the tissue without pre-selecting a targeted panel.
CSP-certified · single-cell
Chromium X
Single-cell and single-nucleus profiling across fresh or frozen cellular samples and fixed/FFPE material using platform-appropriate workflows. Supports gene-expression, immune-profiling and multiomic applications for cell-state discovery, reference atlases and integration with spatial data.
Coming next · whole-transcriptome in situ
Atera
Which 10x platform fits your project?
| Platform | Best suited to | Molecular scope | Spatial / cellular readout |
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| Chromium X | Single-cell discovery, cell-state profiling & reference maps | Whole-transcriptome and other single-cell assays depending on workflow | Single cells or nuclei from fresh, frozen or fixed/FFPE material, depending on workflow |
| Visium HD | Broad whole-transcriptome spatial discovery | Whole transcriptome | 2 µm capture grid with configurable binning and computational cell-level representations |
| Xenium | Targeted cell-resolved spatial profiling | 5,000-gene panels + up to 100 custom genes | Single-cell and subcellular in situ |
| Atera | Large-scale whole-transcriptome in situ studies | 18,000+ genes | Whole-transcriptome spatial profiling with single-cell sensitivity |
From sample to insight
One team across the 10x workflow
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1Study design and sample strategy
We start from the biological question, cohort and sample constraints to define the platform, panel or assay, tissue strategy, controls and required metadata before samples enter the workflow.
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2CSP-qualified platform execution
Platform-specific sample preparation and wet-lab steps are performed in Bordeaux by our 10x-qualified team using workflows aligned with 10x Genomics best practices. Pathology and tissue QC are integrated where relevant.
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3In-house bioinformatics and interpretation
Our data science team performs QC, preprocessing, cell or tissue annotation, differential analysis, spatial and cohort-level analyses, and cross-platform integration according to study scope, with results reviewed with the study team.
10x Genomics case studies
From single-cell discovery to spatial validation
Paul Marteau, PharmD (study director), Imane Nafia, PhD (CSO), Loïc Cerf, MSc (COO), Alban Bessede, PhD (founder, CEO), Jean-Philippe Guégan, PhD (CTO)
Contact our team
Discuss your 10x Genomics project
Have a cohort and a single-cell or spatial question? Tell us the samples, platforms you're considering and the readout you need — we'll advise on the most appropriate workflow and scope it with you.
Answers about 10x Genomics CSP services
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean to be a 10x Genomics Certified Service Provider?
Which 10x Genomics platforms is Explicyte certified on?
Explicyte is a 10x Genomics Certified Service Provider for Xenium, Visium HD and Chromium X. The designation was announced in November 2025, when Explicyte became the first service provider in France certified by 10x Genomics for Xenium studies.
Is Atera included in Explicyte's 10x CSP designation, and when will services be available?
No. Explicyte’s current 10x Genomics Certified Service Provider designation covers Xenium, Visium HD and Chromium X. Atera is being added as a forthcoming service and is not currently part of the CSP designation. If you are planning an Atera study, contact us to discuss current availability and study design.
Which 10x platform should I use: Chromium X, Visium HD, Xenium or Atera?
Use Chromium X for cell-state discovery and single-cell/single-nucleus profiling across fresh, frozen or fixed/FFPE samples. Use Visium HD for broad whole-transcriptome spatial discovery across tissue. Use Xenium when direct targeted cell-level and subcellular RNA localization is required. Atera is designed for large-scale whole-transcriptome in situ profiling with single-cell sensitivity.
Can Explicyte combine Chromium X with Xenium or Visium HD?
Yes. A common study design uses Chromium X to define cell populations and transcriptional states, then Xenium or Visium HD to map those populations back into tissue context. Our in-house data science team can integrate the datasets across platforms and cohorts.
Where are 10x studies performed?
Explicyte runs its 10x workflows from Bordeaux, France. Platform-specific tissue or sample preparation, 10x wet-lab processing and data analysis are coordinated within the same team; NGS-based sequencing is managed as part of the study where required.
Can Explicyte analyze 10x data generated elsewhere?
Yes. Our 10x dataset analysis service is available independently of the wet-lab work. We can analyze Xenium, Visium HD and Chromium datasets generated by your laboratory, another CRO or a core facility.
What samples can you analyze with 10x Genomics technologies?
Sample compatibility depends on the platform and assay. Chromium X supports single-cell and single-nucleus workflows from fresh or frozen cellular material, as well as Flex workflows for formaldehyde-fixed and FFPE samples. Xenium and Visium HD support tissue workflows including FFPE and fresh-frozen material. Atera sample compatibility depends on the selected assay and current service availability. We review platform-specific requirements before study initiation.
