Ultrasensitive TNF-alpha ELISA - ALPCO Diagnostics
Ultrasensitive TNF-alpha ELISA - ALPCO Diagnostics
Ultrasensitive TNF-alpha ELISA - ALPCO Diagnostics
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PURPOSEThe Human Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha <strong>Ultrasensitive</strong> (Hu <strong>TNF</strong>-α US) <strong>ELISA</strong> is to be used forthe quantitative determination of Hu <strong>TNF</strong>-α in human serum, plasma, buffered solution, or cellculture medium in the range of 0.5 to 32 pg/mL. The assay will recognize both natural andrecombinant Hu <strong>TNF</strong>-α.For Research Use Only. CAUTION: Not for human or animal therapeutic or diagnostic use.Read entire protocol before use.PRINCIPLE OF THE METHODThe Hu <strong>TNF</strong>-α US kit is a solid phase sandwich Enzyme Linked-Immuno-Sorbent Assay (<strong>ELISA</strong>).An antibody specific for Hu <strong>TNF</strong>-α has been coated onto the wells of the microtiter strips provided.Samples, including standards of known Hu <strong>TNF</strong>-α content, control specimens, and unknowns, arepipetted into these wells.During the first incubation, the Hu <strong>TNF</strong>-α antigen binds to the immobilized (capture) antibody onone site, and to the solution phase biotinylated antibody on a second site.After removal of excess second antibody, Streptavidin-Peroxidase (enzyme) is added. This bindsto the biotinylated antibody to complete the four-member sandwich. After a second incubation andwashing to remove all the unbound enzyme, a substrate solution is added, which is acted upon bythe bound enzyme to produce color. The intensity of this colored product is directly proportional tothe concentration of Hu <strong>TNF</strong>-α present in the original specimen.REAGENTS PROVIDEDNote: Store all reagents at 2 to 8°C.Reagent96Test Kit192Test Kit480Test KitHu <strong>TNF</strong>-α US Standard, recombinant Hu <strong>TNF</strong>-α.Contains 0.1% sodium azide. Refer to vial label for 2 vials 4 vials 10 vialsquantity and reconstitution volume.Standard Diluent Buffer. Contains 0.1% sodium azide;25 mL per bottle.1 bottle 2 bottles 5 bottlesIncubation Buffer. Contains 8 mM sodium azide; 12 mLper bottle.1 bottle 1 bottle 5 bottlesAntibody Coated Wells. 12 x 8 Well Strips. 1 plate 2 plates 5 platesHu <strong>TNF</strong>-α US Biotin Conjugate. (Biotin-labeledanti-<strong>TNF</strong>-α). Contains 0.1% sodium azide; 6 mL perbottle.1 bottle 2 bottles 5 bottlesStreptavidin-HRP (100X). Contains 3.3 mM thymol;0.125 mL per vial.1 vial 2 vials 5 vialsStreptavidin-HRP Diluent. Contains 3.3 mM thymol; 25mL per bottle.1 bottle 1 bottle 3 bottlesWash Buffer Concentrate (25X). 100 mL per bottle. 1 bottle 1 bottle 2 bottlesStabilized Chromogen, Tetramethylbenzidine (TMB).25 mL per bottle.1 bottle 1 bottle 3 bottlesStop Solution. 25 mL per bottle. 1 bottle 1 bottle 3 bottlesPlate Covers, adhesive strips. 3 4 15Disposal Note: This kit contains materials with small quantities of sodium azide. Sodium azidereacts with lead and copper plumbing to form explosive metal azides. Upon disposal, flush drains2/9