Product Description:
The Procalcitonin (PCT) ELISA Kit is a highly sensitive and specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay designed for the quantitative measurement of procalcitonin levels in human serum, plasma, or other biological fluids. Procalcitonin is a biomarker that is often used to aid in the diagnosis of bacterial infections and sepsis, as its levels typically rise in response to bacterial endotoxins and can help differentiate bacterial infections from other types of infections or inflammatory conditions.
Intended Use:
The PCT ELISA Kit is intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed for research and clinical laboratories. It is used to measure procalcitonin levels to assist in diagnosing bacterial infections, monitoring infection progression, and evaluating patient response to antibiotic therapy.
Sample Type:
- Human serum
- Plasma
- Other biological fluids (as specified in the manual)
Storage and Stability:
- Store all kit components at [insert storage temperature, e.g., 2-8°C] upon receipt.
- Reagents are stable until the expiration date provided on the kit label when stored under recommended conditions.
Performance Characteristics:
- Sensitivity: [Insert sensitivity information, e.g., < 1 pg/mL]
- Specificity: [Insert specificity information, e.g., minimal cross-reactivity with other biomarkers]
- Precision: [Insert precision information, e.g., intra-assay and inter-assay CVs]
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Features:
- High Sensitivity and Specificity: Detects low levels of procalcitonin with high accuracy, minimizing false positives and negatives.
- Ready-to-Use Reagents: Includes all necessary reagents and components in convenient formats, reducing preparation time and errors.
- Fast and Reliable Results: Provides results within [insert time, e.g., 2-3 hours], enabling timely clinical decision-making.
- Wide Range of Detection: Capable of measuring procalcitonin levels within a broad dynamic range suitable for various clinical applications.
- User-Friendly Protocol: Simple and straightforward procedure that can be easily integrated into routine laboratory workflows.
Precaution:
- Handling should preclude any pipetting by mouth.
- Use only pipettes with disposable tips for each specimen.
- Do not mix materials from different master lots. Do not use kit components beyond the expiration date. All materials should be brought to room temperature before use.
Packing and Shipping:
Package Includes:
- Pre-coated ELISA plates
- Procalcitonin standards and controls
- Detection antibodies
- Enzyme conjugate
- Substrate solution
- Stop solution
- Wash buffer
- Sample diluent
- Instruction manual
