LM0870 xMAP 17-plex: AltMV, AMV, ArMV, BWYV, CarMV, CMV, CVB, INSV, TAV, TBRV, TMV, ToMV, ToRSV, TRSV, TRV, TSV and TSWV

What is Luminex xMAP?
Luminex xMAP technology is used for multiplex testing. Multiplexing is a method for high-volume testing—or testing multiple pathogens simultaneously within a single run—using a single sample volume. The Prime Diagnostics xMAP Technology is best-suited for testing 1–20 targets.

How does Luminex xMAP work? 
xMAP Technology uses labeled microspheres (beads), allowing for the simultaneous capture of multiple pathogens from a single reaction. Because of their small size and low density, xMAP bead-based assays exhibit virtual solution-phase kinetics during the reaction. The beads are individually read using a Luminex instrument.

The xMAP beads pass through a red laser, or LED, which excites the internal dyes to distinguish the microsphere set. Then, a green laser or LED excites the fluorescent reporter dye to determine the result of the assay.

Key Advantages of xMAP Technology:

• Test for more pathogens simultaneously.

• Use a single sample to detect multiple pathogens.

• Save time and reagents.