Pathogen Detection (Cell-based)

Cell-based pathogen detection assays measuring functional responses beyond PCR

Cell-based pathogen detection assays measure pathogen-induced cellular responses or co-culture-based detection in indicator cell lines. Complements PCR-based detection by capturing functional pathogen activity rather than nucleic acid presence.

Pick by pathogen and readout.

1. Pathogen class. Bacterial, viral, fungal each have dedicated detection chemistries.
2. Readout. Luciferase or fluorescent reporter cell lines. Cytopathic effect imaging.
3. Sensitivity. Time to result varies.
4. Use. Cell-based assays capture functional pathogen activity that PCR misses but are slower and lower-throughput. Pair with PCR for complete detection.

Cell Biolabs is the sole supplier in this inventory.