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Turn to the expert staff at Ampersand Biosciences to build customized assays—or even carry out testing to your specifications.
Assay Development
We have over 20 years of experience in developing multiplex biomarker assays. Whether you are just starting out or want to refine an existing assay, we’ll be here every step of the way from concept to product. What we offer is expert guided advice on the best options to meet your needs. We’ll help you with packaging and lyophilization, design control documentation, and provide sample testing to make sure your custom assay developments are of the highest quality.
All of our antibodies, proteins, and kits are developed in our lab and are highly validated prior to release. Our lab is located in upstate new york and follows GLP standards. Our team of experts work with pharmaceutical companies and university research laboratories and is well versed in developing custom, multiplexed immunoassays and kits.
We offer three options when it comes to assay development:
- Custom Protein Expression (Mammalian or E.Coli)
- Antibody Development
- Luminex xMAP-Based Kits and Assays
Sample Testing
Sample testing is a critical step to creating high performance assay kits. For over 20 years, we specialize in protein biomarker sample testing. We’ve refined our kits to provide results using Luminex, ELISA Testing, Western Blot, and Immunopreciptation. We’ll work with you, testing your samples with purchased kits and kits developed by us. We’ll use our fully validated mouse, hamster, ferret and canine panels to ensure that you get high quality reproducible results.
Our secure facility is equipped with multiple Luminex Instruments and monitored -80 freezers. We follow all GLP procedures to maintain safety and quality to the highest standards.