Why Liquid Crystal?
Why choose Crystal Diagnostics Liquid Crystal Technology Over Traditional PCR Testing?
The answer lies in the groundbreaking advantages our technology offers. At the heart of our innovation is a commitment to precision, efficiency, and reliability in pathogen detection. While there is a long list of benefits from utilizing our Liquid Crystal Detection Systems, here are a few advantages that standout over traditional PCR testing:
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No Amplicon Formation: Eliminate the risk of contamination and false positives, ensuring your results are accurate and reliable every time.
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No DNA Sharing: Our technology operates without the need to share or expose DNA, upholding the utmost in sample integrity and security.
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Detection of Viable Bacteria: Our cutting-edge technology and protocols prevent false positives caused by dead bacteria.
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No PCR Inhibition: Our method is so fundamentally different to PCR that inhibitors are never an issue using CDx technology, offering you clarity and confidence in every analysis.
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Liquid Crystal Technology: The Future of Pathogen Detection
Discover the groundbreaking advancements in food safety with Crystal Diagnostics' liquid crystal technology. This video showcases how our innovative approach delivers rapid, accurate, and reliable pathogen detection, setting new standards in the industry. Learn about the unique benefits of liquid crystal technology and how it ensures the highest levels of safety and quality in food processing and production.
Visualizing Pathogens:
The Liquid Crystal Detection Process
1. Preparation of Detection Materials: Antibodies are attached to the surface of microspheres.
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2. Sample Preparation: A sample, likely containing the target pathogen, is combined with the antibody- coated microspheres.
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3. Pathogen Detection: When test samples are introduced, if pathogens are present, they will bind to the antibody-coated microspheres, forming aggregates.
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4. Signal Amplification: Liquid Crystal is combined with the sample and aligned.
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5. Disruption of Liquid Crystal Alignment: Any aggregates cause a distortion in the alignment of the liquid crystal.
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6. Image Processing: An image processor captures the distortion patterns.
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7. Analysis and Results: Algorithms analyze the distortion patterns by comparing the sample image against a negative control to determine if the sample is positive or negative for the presence of pathogens.
