There are important distinctions between our Luminex® Assays and our Luminex High Performance Assays which need to be considered when determining the best solution for your specific multiplexing needs.
| Luminex® Assays | Luminex® "Premixed" High Performance Assays | Luminex® "User Mixed" High Performance Assays | Luminex® Fixed High Performance Assays | |||
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| Maximum Analyte Multiplex | 50 | 45 | 45 | 45 | ||
| Sample Volume (uL) | 25-50 | *25-50 | *25-50 | *25-50 | ||
| Microparticles Premixed | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | ||
| Biotin Antibodies Premixed | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | ||
| Controls Available | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Premix QC Prior to Shipping | Yes, full QC | Yes, confirmational QC | Yes, confirmational QC | Yes, confirmational QC | ||
| # Analytes Available | >450 | >120 | >120 | 45 | ||
| # Species Available | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Validated sample types | Cell culture supernatants, serum, EDTA plasma, Heparin plasma. For mouse analytes only, tissue lysates | Cell culture supernatants, serum, EDTA plasma, Heparin plasma; For select panels**: saliva, urine, milk | Cell culture supernatants, serum, EDTA plasma, Heparin plasma; for select panels**: saliva, urine, milk | Same as “Premixed” | ||
| Analyte Selection | User defined* | Predetermined but customizable | Predetermined but customizable | Predetermined, not customizable | ||
| Assay Format | Bead sets include base kits | Bead sets include base kits | Order the bead sets and base kits separately | Bead sets include base kits | ||
| Delivery Time | U.S. orders ship in 7 business days | U.S. orders ship in 5 business days | U.S. orders ship in 2 days | U.S. orders usually ship in 1 day | ||
| # Panels Available | Custom | 13 customizable panels, including 2 high sensitivity panels | 13 customizable panels, including 2 high sensitivity panels | 9 fixed panels | ||
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| *Sample volumes may vary outside this range depending upon the sample type and kit type, check the kit insert for specific details **Some Luminex High Performance Assays are also validated for urine, saliva and human milk |
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