Table 4.
Example cost comparison between multiplex and single cytokine ELISA. Costs are for analysis of 17 cytokines. Up to 40 samples/plate may be assayed
Multiplex | Single | |
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Antibody costs | ||
Capture | $17.28 | $72.00 |
Standard | $0.81 | $2.00 |
Detection | $41.04 | $91.20 |
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Consumables’ costs | ||
Pipette tips | $2.00 | $40.00 |
Clean room wipes | $0.20 | $0.00 |
Plates | $4.00 | $68.00 |
IR dye | $0.27 | $0.00 |
Odyssey blocking buffer | $5.72 | $0.00 |
Buffers | $0.50 | $40.00 |
HRP | $0.00 | $2.00 |
TMB | $0.00 | $8.80 |
Total costs | $71.82 | $324.00 |