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What advantages does SNP genotyping using the OpenArray™ platform offer over using microsatellite markers?

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What advantages does SNP genotyping using the OpenArray™ platform offer over using microsatellite markers?

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The OpenArray™ platform offers several advantages over traditional microsatellite genotyping. First and foremost, there is a significant labor savings. Microsatellites typically involve a PCR step, a clean-up step, and a length-based separation step. SNP genotyping on the OpenArray™ is a single-step homogeneous reaction. Additionally, there is a significant reagent savings as well as the time value of information.