We have over 600 previously validated primer sets available in our database. A single SmartChip analysis can measure up to 384 genes. Our database includes assays targeting:

• Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), including:
  • aminoglycoside, amphenicol, beta-lactam, florfenicol, multidrug efflux pumps, macrolide–lincosamide–streptogramin B (MLSB), trimethoprim, tetracycline, and vancomycin
• Genes targeting other antibacterials, such as:
  • nisin, bacitracin, antiseptics, and mercury
• Genes associated with mobile genetic elements (MGEs) and integrons

Each SmartChip analysis also includes the 16S rRNA gene, which is required for our relative abundance calculations.

You can customise the target genes for your project. We will provide a list of available assays for selection during project planning. Please note that the 16S rRNA gene must be selected.

The customisation options for chip analysis are:

• 6 genes: 256 samples
• 12 genes: 128 samples
• 24 genes: 72 samples
• 36 genes: 48 samples
• 48 genes: 36 samples
• 54 genes: 32 samples
• 72 genes: 24 samples
• 80 genes: 21 samples
• 96 genes: 18 samples
• 120 genes: 14 samples
• 144 genes: 12 samples
• 216 genes: 8 samples
• 248 genes: 6 samples
• 296 genes: 5 samples
• 384 genes: 4 samples

Yes, at the moment we have 26 primer sets available to target certain taxonomy group of bacteria and pathogens.

We accept all types of samples, e.g., soil, sediment, sludge, manure, stool, meat, tissue, swabs, river, lake, wastewater, and seawater.

We deliver analysis results within 10 working days. For three or more chips, the analysis process may take longer.

In Resistomap we provide antibiotic resistance monitoring services starting from sampling to the final analysis of the SmartChip qPCR results.