Custom Nucleic Acid Applications on the Luminex Platform

Using MagPlex^®-TAG™ Microspheres, end-user supplied primers and the guidelines below, developing your own custom nucleic acid assay is simple and straightforward on the Luminex platform. In addition, Luminex Technical Support can offer guidance and troubleshooting as well as more information on assay development support and training courses.

Application	Resources
SNP or Infectious Disease	Custom Nucleic Acid Detection Assay Protocols using MagPlex-TAG Microspheres

Experimental Design

Several companies offer premium nucleic acid design software to assist in design of your assay. Please refer to our Nucleic Acid Software Solutions Guide for more information. Please contact info@luminexcorp.com for more information.

Data Collection

xPONENT^® Software Solutions offer simple, easy to use experimental setup and acquisition saving valuable walk away time. xPONENT is compatible with MagPlex-TAG Microspheres and has options allowing LIS, Automation, 21 CFR part 11 compliant, and Security options to meet each individual lab's needs.

Data Analysis

xPONENT Software has several analytical capabilities built in, including curve fitting and SNP allelic ratio calculations. Additionally, the Luminex developed xTAG Data Analysis LMS software enables open ended assay setup and analysis of nucleic acid solutions. This software will be available for purchase later in 2011. Please contact info@luminexcorp.com for more information.

Reagents Available for Nucleic Acid Custom Assay Development:

MagPlex-TAG Microspheres
xTAG 10X Hybridization Buffer (GR001C0060 96 reactions, 12 mL)
Strepavidin-Phycoerythrin (GR035C0367 900 reactions, 188 uL)