Simple Plex Discovery Assays

Adding precision and speed to biomarker discovery.

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Simple Plex Discovery Assays

Simple Plex™ Discovery Assays provide the flexibility you need to explore new biomarkers and accelerate translational research while benefiting from increased reproducibility and automation. Designed for early-stage research and preclinical studies, these assays offer a broad menu of biomarkers, rapid results, and a streamlined workflow to help you generate reliable data faster.

  • Broad analyte coverage – Expand your research with an extensive and growing menu of biomarkers.
  • Fast results in just 90 minutes – Streamline your workflow and get answers quickly.
  • Built-in standard curves – Eliminate the need for manual curve generation and ensure reproducibility.
  • Validated for key sample types – Get reliable data from cell culture supernates, serum, and plasma.
  • Rapid custom assay development – New assay development in a fraction of the time with custom services.

Automated ELISA Platform

Simple Plex Assays run on the automated Ella™ platform, bringing a higher level of precision, minimal training, and increased productivity to your research. Utilizing a unique microfluidic cartridge design, Simple Plex Discovery Assays are fast, hands-free, reproducible, and available for multiplexing up to 4 analytes.

Simple Plex Assays

 Assay TypeSimple Plex Discovery AssaysSimple Plex Assays Simple Plex Ultra-Sensitive Assays 
 Early Research TestingHighly Validated KitsHighly validated kits for ultra-sensitive detection 
Recommended WhenLess stringent assay specifications for discovery and early researchPrecise and accurate results with tight performance specifications for regulated environmentsSensitive and accurate results for detection of low-abundant proteins at healthy endogenous levels
Sensitivitysub pg/mlsub pg/mlfg/ml
Assay Run Time75 min75 min155 min
Required Sample Volume≤25 µL≤25 µL≤40 µL
Species (currently available)Human, Mouse, RatHuman, Mouse, Rat, Non-Human PrimateHuman
MultiplexUp to 8Up to 8Up to 4 (limited by available analytes)
Precision 

Intra-assay: ≤12% 
Inter-assay: ≤12% 

Verified across 2 manufactured lots

Intra-assay: ≤10% 
Inter-assay: ≤12% 

Validated across 3+ manufactured lots. Extensively tested throughout manufacture and validated to ensure long-term consistency

Intra-assay: ≤10% 
Inter-assay: ≤12% 

Validated across 3+ manufactured lots. Extensively tested throughout manufacture and validated to ensure long-term consistency

LinearityRange 75-125%  
Verified across 2 manufactured lots
Range 80-120% 
Validated across 3+ manufactured lots 
Range 70-130% 
Validated across 3+ manufactured lots 
RecoveryRange 75-125% 
Verified across 2 manufactured lots
Range 80-120% 
Validated across 3+ manufactured lots 
Range 70-130% 
Validated across 3+ manufactured lots 
Assay ValidationVerified with recombinant proteinsVerified recombinant proteins and natural samplesVerified recombinant proteins and natural samples

Looking for an analyte not listed? Request a custom assay.

When you need to expedite your research project with a custom assay design, you can rely on the full support of our custom development team. Scientific experts will work closely with you to create custom Simple Plex assays or panels capable of detecting your specific analytes of interest at the scale you require. 

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