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Custom Development

Assay Development

From Scientific Challenge to Reliable Assay. Develop and optimize fit-for-purpose assays tailored to your specific application. From early feasibility to validation and transfer, our scientists combine broad technology expertise with a structured, collaborative development approach.

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Assay Development
What we develop

Assays Tailored to Your Application

Microcoat develops customized assays for pharmaceutical, diagnostic, veterinary, agricultural and environmental applications. From initial feasibility to validation, our scientists develop solutions tailored to your application, sample matrix and performance requirements.

From established assay formats to customer-specific platforms, we adapt our development approach to your scientific and technical requirements.

Assay capabilities

Solutions Across Multiple Assay Technologies

Our development portfolio covers immunological, molecular and cell-based assay formats, allowing us to select and develop the approach that best fits your analytical question.

Immunoassays

Custom immunoassay development across established and application-specific formats.

  • Sandwich ELISA
  • Competitive ELISA
  • Bridging ELISA
  • 96- and 384-well formats
  • Lateral flow test strips
  • Line blots
  • Bead-based assays
  • ELISpot assays
  • Customer-specific assay platforms

Molecular Assays

Development of qualitative and quantitative PCR-based assays, including sample preparation and assay validation.

  • Sample stabilization
  • Nucleic acid isolation
  • Primer and probe design
  • Assay development
  • Assay validation
  • Production of components and kits

Cell-Based Assays

Development of cell-based test systems supported by Microcoat’s cell biology capabilities.

  • Isolation and cultivation of primary cells
  • Cell systems for transfection and protein expression
  • Neutralizing anti-drug antibody assays
  • Monocyte activation tests
Our process

From Feasibility to a Robust Assay

A structured, milestone-driven process helps reduce development risk and keeps scientific, technical and production requirements aligned throughout the project.

1

Define

Clarify the intended application, performance requirements, sample matrix and available reagents.

2

Feasibility

Assess reagents, assay concepts, sample preparation requirements and initial performance characteristics.

3

Develop & Optimize

Optimize assay design, components, concentrations, workflow and quality controls.

4

Validate

Verify the assay against the defined performance requirements and document the results.

5

Transfer

Hand over a robust, documented assay — or move on into product development and production.

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Why Microcoat

A partner you can trust with the hard parts.

  • Broad Technology Expertise

    Work with a development partner experienced across immunological, molecular and cell-based assay formats.

  • Fit-for-Purpose Development

    Each assay is developed around the intended application, sample matrix and required performance characteristics.

  • Direct Scientific Collaboration

    Benefit from close scientist-to-scientist communication throughout the development process.

  • Beyond Assay Development

    Move smoothly from assay development into product development, component production or routine manufacturing.

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Assay Development explained

How a test moves from feasibility through optimisation to a fully validated, robust assay.

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Let’s talk about your project

Let’s Develop Your Assay

Every assay development project is different. Tell us about your application and requirements, and let’s explore how our experts can support your project.

Your Contact

Tell Us About Your Project

Share a few details about your assay development needs. Our team will get in touch to discuss your project and the next steps.

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Next step

Ready to Turn Your Assay into a Product?

Once your assay is established, our Product Development Services can support the next steps toward a market-ready diagnostic product — from component selection and kit design to stability studies, documentation and production preparation.

Product Development

Looking for your diagnostics partner?

From assay development to commercial manufacturing — we support your project at every stage.

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