| Cover | Apr. 21, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 21, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38319 |
| Entity Registrant Name | QUANTERIX CORPORATION |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001503274 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-8957988 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 900 Middlesex Turnpike |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Billerica |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 01821 |
| City Area Code | 617 |
| Local Phone Number | 301-9400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | QTRX |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
