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Customers can be trained to operate the machines independently, or core staff can perform the experiments (at rates which include technician time) depending on the level of support needed by the PI.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rndsystems.com\/products\/luminex-intelliflex-single-reporter_intelliflex-ruo\">Luminex\u00ae INTELLIFLEX, Single Reporter System<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>The Luminex xMAP INTELLIFLEX Single Reporter instrument is an advanced multiplexing platform that delivers accurate and reliable protein measurement results. 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