Invitrogen™ xMAP Sheath Fluid Plus

Catalog No.	Quantity
40-500-21	20 L

Catalog No. 40-500-21 Supplier Invitrogen™ Supplier No. 4050021

Description

xMAP Sheath Fluid Plus is the delivery medium that carries the sample to the optics component of Luminex xMAP technology-based instruments.

xMAP Sheath Fluid Plus is the delivery medium that carries the sample to the optics component of Luminex xMAP technology-based instruments. It is needed to operate all Luminex 200 and FLEXMAP 3D systems.

xMAP Sheath Fluid Plus is the delivery medium that carries the sample to the optics component of Luminex xMAP technology-based instruments. It is needed to operate all Luminex 200 and FLEXMAP 3D systems.

This reformulated sheath product replaces the original xMAP Sheath Fluid (Cat. No. 4050015). The new sheath formulation is updated from a single preservative to a mixture of three preservatives to allow for greater transit stability and to reduce the likelihood of future acquired microbial resistance.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not intended for human or animal therapeutic or diagnostic use.

Specifications

• Quantity: 20 L
• Packaging: Container

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the difference between xMAP Sheath Concentrate PLUS, RUO and xMAP Sheath Fluid Plus?

xMAP Sheath Concentrate PLUS, RUO (Cat. No. 4050023) is a 20X concentrated version of xMAP Sheath Fluid Plus (Cat. No. 4050021). It needs to be diluted before use.

xMAP Sheath Concentrate PLUS, RUO (Cat. No. 4050023) is a reformulation of xMAP Sheath Fluid Concentrate (Cat. No. 4050018). The formulation is updated from a single preservative to a mixture of three preservatives to allow for greater transit stability and to reduce the likelihood of future acquired microbial resistance.

Will there be any differences in performance of my instrument(s) when switching over to xMAP Sheath Fluid Plus from the original xMAP Sheath Fluid?

In-house testing has been done to confirm that assays deliver expected results when using xMAP Sheath Fluid Plus. White Paper is available upon request from Technical Support (techsupport@thermofisher.com).

Are there special instructions or considerations when switching over to xMAP Sheath Fluid Plus from the original xMAP Sheath Fluid?

Yes, there are instructions available for flushing the instrument and replacing the sheath fluid. Please contact Technical Support at techsupport@thermofisher.com for these instructions.

What is the advantage of xMAP Sheath Fluid Plus over the original xMAP Sheath Fluid?

xMAP Sheath Fluid Plus (Cat. No. 4050021) replaces the original xMAP Sheath Fluid (Cat. No. 4050015). The new sheath formulation is updated from a single preservative to a mixture of three preservatives, specifically, sodium azide, sodium benzoate and diazolidinyl urea. This allows for greater transit stability and reduces the likelihood of future acquired microbial resistance.