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In my lab we are having a friendly discussion on the derivation and 
use of the term "multiplex".  What does this term mean and under what 
conditions is its use appropriate?  For example, does the use of 
FITC/TRITC/Cy5 qualify as a "multiplex" application?  If so, I would 
counter that this used to be called, appropriately, "multicolor" so I 
am not sure why replacement of that previously valid descriptor with 
the vague (?) term "multiplex" is desirable.  How about the use of 
several flavors of quantum dots?  This application seems to garner 
the modifier "multiplex" on a frequent basis.  When and how is this 
different than "multicolor"?
Thanks for the scientific lingo lesson :) :)!
Rob Palmer
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Robert J. Palmer Jr., Ph.D.
Natl Inst Dental Craniofacial Res - Natl Insts Health
Oral Infection and Immunity Branch
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