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Reviewer
Member since: 2016
Organization: Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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Very good equipment, with enormous potential for the analysis of small sample volumes.
Application Area: Analyze metabolites in saliva
"Although the technique has enormous potential, there is still much to fine-tune for its application in saliva., especially with regard to sensitivity. In our lab, SalivaTec, we have been working to improve these results. This technique is cost-effective. The fact that we can analyze several molecules simultaneously is a great advantage and greatly reduces costs per sample. Kits always come with detailed instructions which makes their application quite easy and error-proof. With regard to after-sales service, Bio-Rad technicians are not very knowledgeable about solving problems, despite their goodwill. We have gotten more technical help from Millipore technicians."
Review date: 27 Jun 2017 | Bio-Plex® MAGPIX™ Multiplex Reader (171-015001)
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Reviewer Member since: 2012
Organization: Hunter College
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Gives great results, fast.
Application Area:Analyze immune marker analytes
"Easy to use, must take cautions when washing samples."
Review date: 03 Jun 2016 | Bio-Plex® MAGPIX™ Multiplex Reader (171-015001)
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Reviewer Member since: 2013
Organization: University of Birmingham
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Application Area:Urinary Light Chains In Myeloma Patients
"Has the ability to assay an impressive 83 samples per run. It also makes it super easy to check QC. Finally, as it plots the calibration curves this allows the user to assess the run readily."
Review date: 07 Nov 2013 | Bio-Plex® MAGPIX™ Multiplex Reader (171-015001)
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Reviewer Member since: 2013
Organization: Hacettepe University Center for Stem Cell Research and Development
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Application Area:analysis of bone marrow plasma samples
"We ordered the 21-plex M50-00031YV and 27-plex cytokine M50-0KCAF0Y arrays to assess levels of cytokines in human bone marrow plasma samples. We found the procedure in general easy to follow. However, during the analysis we found that despite the fact that the premixed combinations of cytokines were all pipetted at once, some of the cytokine control curves did not look well. As a result some of the cytokines could not be analysed, whereas other cytokines from the same wells and the same procedure did not encounter any problems. Since apparently all the pipetting and washing procedures went well, we firmly believe a technical error during manufacturing (or premixing of the cytokines) may have resulted in these results. From the in total 48 analysed cytokines, we encountered problems only with the following 6 cytokines: Eotaxin, IL-13, IL-15, IL-2, IL-7 and SDF-1a. All other cytokines were read and analysed appropriately."
Review date: 05 Aug 2013 | Bio-Plex® MAGPIX™ Multiplex Reader (171-015001)
Developed with everyday research laboratories in mind, the new Bio-Plex MAGPIX system brings the savings and efficiency of multiplexed assays to every lab. This instrument is portable and features an elegant benchtop design. It is user installed and maintained, making Luminex xMAP technology accessible to all researchers. The Bio-Plex MAGPIX system is ideal for immunoassays and a host of other protein and nucleic acid-based applications.
Bio-Plex assays save sample and money in addition to generating an exceptional amount of data in a shot amount oftime when compared to traditional imunnoassay methods. The Bio-Plex MAGPIX system allows you to seamlessly transition to xMAP technology and take advanage of the magnetic bead-based workflow.
Bio-Plex® MAGPIX™ Multiplex Reader Features:
- Get more data by reading up to 50 analytes per sample
- Simple and convenient ELISA-like workflow
- Benefit from sample and cost savings with Bio-Plex Pro magnetic bead–based assays in single or multiplex format
- Provide improved multiplex productivity and convenience with magnetic bead–based assays
- Save bench space with a compact footprint
- Conserve precious resources with an affordable low maintenance system
- Obtain the same quality results achieved on the Bio-Plex® 200 or Bio-Plex 3D systems
Benefits:
- Detection and resolution of performance issues ensures data quality
- Confidence in proper instrument maintenance leads to confidence in results
- Highest quality results maximize the value of your experiments
- Simple integration with Bio-Plex analysis software to quickly assemble and understand your data
- Simple interface and built-in guidance enable a user of any experience level to easily run the Bio-Plex MAGPIX multiplex reader
