Has anyone here had to decide between multiplex and single-test kits for routine work? I recently joined a small diagnostics lab, and we’re torn between running broad multiplex panels or sticking with individual tests. In my last place, we used single-test kits for PCR and it felt straightforward, but turnaround times were long when multiple markers had to be checked. Now the budget’s tight, and I’m trying to figure out if multiplexing really saves time and money in the long run, or if it just complicates troubleshooting when results look odd.
Has anyone here had to decide between multiplex and single-test kits for routine work? I recently joined a small diagnostics lab, and we’re torn between running broad multiplex panels or sticking with individual tests. In my last place, we used single-test kits for PCR and it felt straightforward, but turnaround times were long when multiple markers had to be checked. Now the budget’s tight, and I’m trying to figure out if multiplexing really saves time and money in the long run, or if it just complicates troubleshooting when results look odd.