Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide (CGRP) BioAssay(TM) ELISA Kit (Human)

The Human Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide (CGRP) ELISA Kit is a competitive inhibition immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative measurement of CGRP in human serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell lysates, cell culture supernatants and other biological fluids. Detection Range: 12.35-1,000pg/ml, Sensitivity: < 4.26pg/ml, Precision: Intra-Assay CV: <10%, Inter-Assay CV: <12%, Test Principle: This assay employs the competitive inhibition enzyme immunoassay technique. A monoclonal antibody specific for CGRP has been pre-coated onto a microplate. A competitive inhibition reaction occurs between biotin-labeled CGRP and unlabeled CGRP (standards or samples) with the pre-coated antibody specific for CGRP. After incubation the unbound conjugate is washed off. Next, avidin conjugated to Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) is added to each microplate well and incubated. The amount of bound HRP conjugate is inversely proportional to the concentration of CGRP in the sample. After addition of the substrate solution, the intensity of color developed is inversely proportional to the concentration of CGRP in the sample. Kit Components: *023848A: Microtiter Plate, 96 wells, Pre-coated, ready to use, *023848B: Standard, 2x1vial , 023848C: Standard Diluent, 1x20ml, *023848D: Detection Reagent A, 1x120ul , *023848E: Detection Reagent B, 1x120ul , 023848F: Assay Diluent A, 1x12ml, 023848G: Assay Diluent B, 1x12ml, 023848H: TMB Substrate, 1x9ml, 023848K: Stop Solution, 1x6ml, 023848L: Wash Buffer, 30X, 1x20ml, Storage and Stability: Store *023848A, *023848B, *023848D and *023848E at -20°C. Store all the other components at 4°C. Unused kit is stable for 6 months. Once kit components are opened, it is highly recommended to use remaining reagents within 1 month provided this is within the expiration date of the kit. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vials after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Assay Procedure Summary: 1. Prepare all reagents, samples and standards., 2. Add 50ul standard or sample to each well, then add 50ul prepared Detection Reagent A immediately. Shake and mix. Incubate 1 hour at 37°C., 3. Aspirate and wash 3 times., 4. Add 100ul prepared Detection Reagent B. Incubate 30 minutes at 37°C., 5. Aspirate and wash 5 times., 6. Add 90ul Substrate Solution. Incubate 15-25 minutes at 37°C., 7. Add 50ul Stop Solution. Read absorbance at 450nm immediately.,