Multiplexing instrumentation for RNA and protein quantitation

The Luminex family of systems encompasses four instrument models, each offering distinct multiplexing capabilities, throughput, and read times. These Luminex instruments operate on the quantitative fluorescent flow cytometry principle, leveraging the xMAP magnetic bead technology to detect small quantities of analytes. Used in combination with our ProcartaPlex multiplex assays for protein quantitation or QuantiGene Plex assays for gene expression analysis, the Luminex platform delivers a rapid and cost-effective immunoassay profiling tool. This synergy between Luminex instruments and our advanced multiplex assays enhances efficiency and precision in the detection and quantification of biomolecules.


Which Luminex model is right for you?

  xMAP INTELLIFLEX 
DR-SE
 System

xMAP INTELLIFLEX 
System

FLEXMAP 3D

System

Luminex 200

System

 

  Double the data with the second reporter channel Compact footprint with our broadest dynamic range Fast read-time and high-throughput Fast and robust platform for up to 100 analytes
Performance
Multiplex capacity

Up to 500

Up to 2 parameters per analytes

Up to 500 Up to 500

Up to 100

(80 on MagPlex)

Dynamic range

≥ 5.5 logs (RP1)

≥ 4.5 logs (RP2)

≥ 5.5 logs (RP1)

≥ 4.5 logs (RP1)

≥ 3.5 logs (RP1)

Read time

96-well in ~20 min

384-well in ~75 min

96-well in ~20 min

384-well in ~75 min

96-well in ~20 min

384-well in ~75 min

45 min (96-well)

Sensitivity (assay dependent)

0.06–1 pg/mL (Protein assays); 1,000 RNA copies per target/well (RNA assays)

Technical

Footprint including PC (linear bench space)

58.4 cm x 61 cm x 76 cm

58.4 cm x 61 cm x 76 cm

110 cm x 62 cm x 63 cm

115 cm x 60 cm x 50 cm

Weight

54.5 kg (120 lb)

54.5 kg (120 lb)

77.1 kg (170 lb)

49 kg (113 lb)

Optics

Flow cytometry-based lasers, APDs, PMTs

Reporter laser/optics

532 nm (green) and 405 nm (violet)

532 nm (green) 

532 nm (green)

532 nm (green)

Automation-compatible hardware

Front and side eject

Front eject only

Front eject only

Front eject only

Operational validation

Calibration, verification, and fluidics

Application

Luminex assays

Protein assays/nucleic acid assays (ProcartaPlex / QuantiGene Plex)

Sample volume

6.3–80 µL (assay dependent)

25–80 µL (assay dependent)

Largest available panel

80

Plate format

96-well or 384-well

96-well or 384-well

96-well or 384-well

96-well

Software

21 CFR compliance

Yes

Automation Module

Yes

Yes

Integration software

Integration software

Analysis software

Data analysis apps for Luminex assays on the
Thermo Fisher Connect Platform
xPONENT basic plus Thermo Fisher Connect Platform

Although the MAGPIX instrument (RUO) has been discontinued we continue to offer all the accessories needed for this instrument.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.