The invention provides methods of analyzing a secreted protein from a cell
encapsulated in a microdrop. The microdrop is formulated with
biotinylated matrix molecules at a reduced ratio of biotin to matrix
molecules compared with previous formulations. The reduced ratio is
advantageous for improving the resolution of detection and allows
simultaneous detection of multiple secreted proteins and/or multiple cell
surface markers. The invention further provides inter alia methods of
isolating IgG isotype antibodies that have switched from IgM isotype.