Extra information about Multiplex Flow Cytometry

Plex assays are available in a flexible or modular combination of analytes to suit the requirements of individual laboratories, for example a multiplex assay containing tests for Salmonella and tetracyclines. Residue Plex covers five groups of antibiotic residues, including quinolones.

The ability to combine many simultaneous tests on a single sample, minimal 'hands-on' time, a faster time-to-result (TTR) and reduced waste all contribute significantly to lowering the cost per analysis.

Plex assay systems have been designed not only to enable high throughput but also to “snap into” existing lab practice in order to minimise disruption while changing over to these new assay practices. The Plex standard operating procedure (SOP) and software is easy to learn and put into practice, requiring little operator training.

The flow cytometer has a small footprint and requires little bench space.  An option robot sample washer is available to allow full automation, offering overnight running of samples, if required. Simple compliant software integrates both washer and cytometer to ensure full data security and traceability.

Plex assay algorithms and cut-offs have been constructed and officially validated to provide analogous results to existing (ELISA) tests, and so not requiring any change to existing pass/fail criteria.

RnAssays kits have been designed to both to meet current legislation and cater for possible future requirements 
demanding that food products be free from specific contaminants.