Tips & Tricks Guide to SMC^® High Sensitivity Biomarker Analysis

Empower your biomarker research to go beyond the limitations of traditional immunoassays with Single Molecule Counting (SMC^®) technology. We’ve compiled tips and tricks, straight from the experts, in this guide to high sensitivity biomarker analysis including tips on how to accurately analyze samples on the ultrasensitive SMCxPRO^® detection platform and tricks to take SMC^® assays even further, such as automating the workflow, and more.

• Tips for Running SMC^® Kits
• Tips for Using the SMCxPRO^® Platform
• Tricks to Enhance SMC^® Workflows
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Tips for Running SMC^® Kits

Read these articles full of expert advice to start running SMC^® kits like a pro.

• How to Pipet: Learn how to enhance your sample preparation with forward pipetting and reverse pipetting with a short video.
• Step-By-Step Guide to Running SMC^® Assays: See how easy it is to run SMC^® assays from start to finish, from reconstituting the standard to elution and neutralization, with videos at each step.

Tips for using the SMCxPRO^® Platform

All SMC^® kits are run on the ultrasensitive, fluidics-free SMCxPRO^® immunoassay platform. Check out these articles for tips on correctly using this platform to get the most out of your precious samples.

• Best Practices for the SMCxPRO^® Platform: Watch a short video on how to set up and calibrate the instrument and browse FAQs.
• How to Seal Read Plates: View tips on how to properly seal read plates for analyzing on the SMCxPRO^® instrument with a quick video.

Tricks to Enhance SMC^® Workflows

Explore articles full of tricks that will optimize your SMC^® workflows to your specific research needs.

Ensure Thorough Plate Washing

Use ancillary equipment and kits specifically designed for SMC^® technology. For example:

• For thorough washing, the BioTek^® 405™TSUVS Plate Washer for SMC^® Technology helps to ensure consistent performance of your SMC^® assays.
  • Check out how to maintain this plate washer in our BioTek^® Plate Washer Maintenance article.
    
• Test the performance of multiple washers or test before and after plate washer maintenance with the SMC^® Plate Washer Evaluation Kit.

Workflow Automation

Help reduce sources of variability and error from manual labor by automating the SMC^® immunoassay workflow with the Hamilton Microlab^® STARlet liquid handling workstation.

Data Analysis

Easily evaluate your assay data at the single assay level, over multiple plates, or over multiple lots with Belysa^® Immunoassay Curve Fitting Software.

Custom Services

Don’t see what you need in our list of SMC^® kits? View these FAQs on our custom services to see how we can partner with you to develop a project specific to your requirements.

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Have more questions about SMC^® technology or the SMCxPRO^® platform? Check out our Overview of Ultrasensitive Immunoassay Technology or have a representative contact you by clicking on the button below and filling out the form.

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