Abstract
A system, device
and/or method for multiplex assays. In a particular, but non-limiting,
example there is provided a multiplex array, such as a suspension array.
Luminescence decay lifetimes are utilised for probes in a suspension
array, and coding/decoding the codes from time-resolved spectra.
Lifetime populations can be generated at distinct colour bands. A novel
temporal technique or dimension is applied over conventional spectral
and intensity combinations, thereby expanding the multiplexing capacity
of a suspension array. In one example form, the multiplexing capacity of
a suspension array can be expanded to the order of about 58.
This provides a reliable, high-throughput and relatively inexpensive
solution for multiplex assays in various areas of application such as
life sciences, data storage and security.
| Original language | English |
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| Patent number | 2013277946 |
| IPC | G01N 33/53,B82Y 15/00,C09K 11/77,C12M 1/34,C40B 70/00,G01N 21/64 |
| Priority date | 22/06/12 |
| Publication status | Published - 25 Oct 2018 |