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What species does your kit work with?
Kits where the molecule is conserved among all species (e.g. eicosanoids, steroids) are species independent, and may be used with…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Can I use a spectrophotometer to read my assay?
No, not unless the product specific instruction manual specifically gives you this option. A microtiter plate reader capable of detecting…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Do I have to use a wavelength correction when reading an ELISA plate?
Reading at dual wavelengths corrects for the optical density contributed by the plastic the plate wells are made of as…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Edge Effects
Where was the plate incubated? Often times the conditions for ambient incubations can be less than ideal. If there is…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Poor Standard Curve
What was used as the standard diluent? Diluents other than the supplied assay buffer may contain interfering substances that can…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Poor Precision
Were the wells washed properly? All wells receive the same treatment during the wash step. If some are washed less…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Drift
Were reagents brought to room temperature prior to use? If the reagents are not at a constant temperature prior to…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Weak Color Development
Was substrate added at the correct point in the assay? See the assay procedure provided in the instruction manual. Were…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Using this kit, is it necessary to wash the cells after staining?
No, the kit does not require a wash step.
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
What is the Kd and quantum yield of FluoForte® Calcium Assay kit?
Kd is estimated to be 389 nM (22°C, pH 7.0 –7.5). Maximum quantum yield is 0.18 at pH 7.2.
Tue, Jul 18, 2023