Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. products

Antibodies are one of the most important everyday reagents for biomedical science. In recent years, a number of studies have questioned the reliability of published data and highlighted how low-quality antibodies have contributed to a lack of consistent results (Bordeaux et al. 2010; Prinz et al. 2011; Baker and Dolgin 2017). We believe antibodies need to be properly validated before they can be trusted for use in scientific research.

Test kits for detection of antinuclear antibodies using indirect immunofluorescence. Individual components also available..

The BioPlex 2200 fully-automated, random access, multiplex testing platform uses sets of coated magnetic beads as the basis for a range of autoimmune, infectious disease, and other immunoassays

The BioPlex 2200 ANA Screen with MDSS detects clinically significant antibodies, providing the most relevant information for better diagnosis of systemic autoimmune diseases. Its multiplex technology permits simultaneous detection and identification of many antibodies in a single tube.

The BioPlex 2200 Celiac IgA kit is a multiplex flow immunoassay for the semi-quantitative detection of IgA autoantibodies to deamidated gliadin peptide (DGP) and tissue Transglutaminase (tTG). In conjunction with clinical findings and other diagnostic tests, the tests are used as an aid in the diagnosis of Celiac Disease.

The BioPlex 2200 HIV Ag-Ab assay is a multiplex flow immunoassay intended for the simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of the individual analytes HIV-1 p24 antigen, HIV-1 (groups M and O) antibodies, and HIV-2 antibodies in human serum or plasma (fresh or frozen K2 EDTA, K3 EDTA, lithium heparin, sodium heparin; fresh citrate). This kit is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of infection with HIV-1 and/or HIV-2, including acute (primary) HIV-1 infection. The assay may also be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infection with HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 in pediatric subjects as young as two years of age, and pregnant women.

Delivering a fully automated, random access 25-OH Vitamin D assay on the BioPlex 2200 system together with a broad menu of autoimmune and infectious disease serology assays will facilitate workstation consolidation for improved laboratory efficiency