Tips & tricks guide to SMC^® high sensitivity biomarker analysis

Traditional immunoassays have limits, but your research doesn't have to. Unlock the full potential of your research using SMC^® technology. Learn insider tips for achieving peak accuracy and performance on the ultrasensitive FemtoQuest^® platform, plus powerful tricks to push SMC^® assays even further, including tips for implementing automation with the plug-and-play AAW™ workstation to enhance assay consistency. Continue reading for quick tips or download our comprehensive SMC^® Tips and Tricks brochure to improve your SMC^® assay results.

Section overview

• Tips for running SMC^® kits
• Tips for using the FemtoQuest^® system
• Tricks to enhance SMC^® workflows
• Request information

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 FemtoQuest^® system

All SMC^® kits can be run on the ultrasensitive, fluidics-free FemtoQuest^® system as well as on the previous generation, SMCxPRO^® immunoassay platform.  Check out these articles for more information on using the platform to get the most out of your precious samples.

• Best Practices for the FemtoQuest^® System:  Learn more about our system recommendations, SMC^® plate sealing, and browse FAQs.
• How to Seal SMC^® Read Plates:  View tips on how to properly seal SMC^® Read Plates to form a compliant seal for use on both the FemtoQuest^® and SMCxPRO^® systems.

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^® and MILLIPLEX^® Assays 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

Reduce variability and error from manual labor by automating the SMC^® immunoassay workflow with the AAW™ Automated Assay 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.

Request information

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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