Detect multiple targets in a single reaction

Multiplexing is a technique that allows for the simultaneous detection and differentiation of multiple target sequences in a single reaction using real-time PCR (qPCR). Multiplexing involves designing specific primers and probes for each target of interest and optimizing reaction conditions to enable accurate and reliable results. By eliminating the need for individual reactions for each target organism, multiplexing can help provide the advantages of saving time, resources, and costs. With a single reaction, multiple pathogens or genetic markers can be detected, enabling faster turnaround times and helping to streamline and optimize the productivity of your testing process.


Antimicrobial resistance and drug resistance research

Gastroenteric research

Nail fungal research

Respiratory research

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) research

Vaginal and women’s health research


Experimental design considerations

qPCR multiplexing, while advantageous, does come with its challenges. One of the main difficulties is the optimization of primer and probe combinations to enable the specific and efficient amplification of each target in the multiplex reaction. Another challenge lies in managing potential cross-reactivity or interference between different targets, which may require additional optimization steps to minimize false positives or inaccurate quantification. Careful experimental design and thorough validation are crucial to overcoming these challenges, helping to support the reliability and accuracy of multiplex qPCR results. 


Multiplexing with TrueMark real-time PCR panels

We offer pre-designed and qualified multiplex panels for detecting a broad range of infectious pathogens and resistance genes in research applications for vaginal / women’s health, respiratory infections, sexually transmitted infections, gastrointestinal infections, nail fungal infections, antimicrobial / drug resistance and more.

 

These panels are made to order and customizable to be reconfigured with your specified targets of interest:

  • Package sizes: 200 or 1,000 reactions 
  • Formats available for predesigned and qualified panels: Single tube, 96- and 384-well pre-spotted plates

What’s the difference between testing levels for “pre-designed” and “qualified” panels?

 

 

Pre-designed panels

Qualified panels

In-silico analysis

No high-risk oligo interactions identified 

 

Inclusivity (maximized strain coverage)

Additional functional testing

Analytical sensitivity 

 

Linear dynamic range 

 

Competitive interference (if applicable) 

 


Antimicrobial resistance and drug resistance multiplex research panels


Gastroenteric multiplex research panels


Nail fungal multiplex research panels (with Bacillus atrophaeus)


Nail fungal multiplex research panels (with RNase P)


Respiratory multiplex research panels


Sexually transmitted infections (STI) multiplex research panels


Vaginal and women’s health multiplex research panels