The Rat Calcitonin ELISA Kit is specifically designed for the precise measurement of calcitonin levels in rat serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. With its high sensitivity and specificity, this kit ensures accurate and consistent results, making it an invaluable tool for various research applications. Calcitonin is a hormone that plays a vital role in regulating calcium levels in the body and is essential for maintaining healthy bone metabolism. Abnormalities in calcitonin levels have been linked to various bone disorders, making it a key biomarker for studying bone health and developing targeted therapies.
By using the Rat Calcitonin ELISA Kit, researchers can gain valuable insights into the role of calcitonin in bone biology and discover new potential treatment options for bone-related conditions. With its user-friendly protocol and reliable performance, this kit is a must-have for any laboratory conducting research in the field of bone health and endocrinology.
Product Name:
Rat Calcitonin ELISA Kit
SKU:
RTFI00695
Reactivity:
Rat
Assay Type:
Sandwich ELISA, Double Antibody
Sensitivity:
9.375 pg/mL
Range:
15.625-1000 pg/mL
Sample Type:
Serum, Plasma, Cell Culture Supernatant, Cell or Tissue Lysate, Other Liquid Samples
Storage:
2-8°C for 12 months.
Linearity:
Sample
1
2
3
Serum (n = 5)
85-104%
86-97%
87-97%
EDTA Plasma (n = 5)
91-102%
85-99%
83-97%
Heparin Plasma (n = 5)
86-105%
91-96%
85-100%
Recovery:
Sample
1
2
Serum (n = 5)
86-102
93
EDTA Plasma (n = 5)
90-102
94
Heparin Plasma (n = 5)
86-103
93
Note:The below protocol is a sample protocol. Protocols are specific to each batch/lot. For the correct instructions please follow the protocol included in your kit.
Step
Procedure
1
Reagent & Plate Preparation: Equilibrate reagents and TMB substrate to room temperature. Set standard, test sample and control (zero) wells on the pre-coated plate and record their positions.
2
Primary Incubation: Prepare standards, samples, blanks and load into designated wells. Incubate plate at 37°C for 90 minutes to allow antigen binding.
3
Detection Antibody Binding: Add biotin-labeled detection antibody and incubate at 37°C for 60 minutes.
4
HRP-Streptavidin Binding: Add HRP-Streptavidin (SABC) and incubate at 37°C for 30 minutes.
5
Color Development: Add TMB substrate and incubate in the dark for 10–20 minutes.
6
Stop Reaction & Reading: Add stop solution and measure absorbance at 450 nm immediately.
Sample Type
Protocol
Serum
Allow blood to clot, centrifuge at 1000 × g for 20 minutes, collect supernatant supernatant and store appropriately.
Plasma
Collect using anticoagulant tubes, centrifuge at 1000 × g for 15 minutes at 2–8°C and collect plasma.
Tissue Homogenate
Homogenize tissue in PBS with protease inhibitors, centrifuge and collect supernatant.
Cell Culture Supernatant
Centrifuge at 2500 rpm for 5 minutes and collect clarified supernatant.
Cell Lysate
Lyse cells using lysis buffer with protease inhibitors, centrifuge and collect protein supernatant.
Other Sample Types
For more information about how to process other sample types, (e.g., body fluids, breast milk & more), please contact our Tech Support Team at techsupport@assaygenie.com.
Component
Quantity
Storage
48T
96T
ELISA Microplate (Dismountable)
8×6
8×12
Place the test strips into a sealed foil bag with the desiccant. Store for 1 month at 2-8°C; Store for 12 months at -20°C.
Lyophilized Standard
1 vial
2 vial
Place the standards into a sealed foil bag with the desiccant. Store for 1 month at 2-8°C; Store for 12 months at -20°C.
