Three product kits create the QuantiGene Plex Gene Expression Assay
| QuantiGene Plex Panel | QuantiGene Sample Processing kit (Optional) | QuantiGene Plex Assay kit | QuantiGene Plex Gene Expression Assay |
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Panel options and features:
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Sample processing kits are not needed if you are using purified RNA as your sample. | Reagents, plates, and seals for: | Unique benefits:
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The QuantiGene Plex Gene Expression Assay is comprised of three product kits, each sold separately. In addition to your Luminex instrument of choice, items such as magnetic plate washers and shakers are also needed. Use the QuantiGene Plex panel configurator tool to order your panel, and ensure you have the rest of the items listed below before running your assay. For additional help, please contact your sales specialist or request more information here.
The QuantiGene Plex panel configurator tool guides you through a few short questions to help you choose between published pre-configured panels, building your own panel based on common pathways, or designing a completely custom panel based on your unique gene expression analysis needs.
All QuantiGene Plex panels contain a target-specific probe set and magnetic capture beads. There are over 22,000 validated gene targets to choose from, but if you cannot find your target of interest, it can be added to your custom panel for a small design fee. We functionally verify every new panel, and custom panels are designed, built, validated, and shipped within 3 weeks of your order.
It is recommended that every panel include 3–5 housekeeping genes to enable data normalization using a geometric mean. For more guidance on selecting housekeeping genes and recommendations based on expected expression level and sample types used, download the Defining a QuantiGene Plex Assay Panel application note .
| Item | Purpose | Recommended options (pick one) | Cat. No. |
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| Luminex instrument | Luminex instrument is needed to read plates and gather data | xMAP INTELLIFLEX DR-SE System | APX2021 |
| xMAP INTELLIFLEX System | APX2020 | ||
| FLEXMAP 3D System | APX1342 | ||
| Luminex 200 System | APX10031 | ||
| Assay positive control | Universal Reference RNAs are RNA extracts used as a positive control in QuantiGene assays | Universal Human Reference RNA | QS0639 |
| Universal Mouse Reference RNA | QS0640 | ||
| Universal Rat Reference RNA | QS0641 | ||
| Temperature validation kit | Calibrated thermometer to assess the accuracy of the temperature of the incubator. Accurate temperature settings are critical for proper target hybridization | QuantiGene Temperature Validation Kit | QS0517 |
| Plate washer | Designed for use with the QuantiGene Plex assay configured for magnetic separation | Hand-Held Magnetic Plate Washer | EPX-55555-000 |
| Plate shaking incubator | Shaking plates during incubation provides optimal temperature uniformity and efficient hybridization | VorTemp 56, 120V- holds 2 plates | QP0703 |
| VorTemp 56, 220V- holds 2 plates | QP0704 | ||
| Solaris 2000 Shaking Incubator, holds 6 plates | SK2001MPKG | ||
| Room temp plate shaker | Plate shaker for use in room temperature incubations | IKA MS 3 Digital Shaker, 1 plate | QP0706 |
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