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
What is the minimum recommended dilution for samples? Can I dilute less?
This is the minimum dilution required to eliminate matrix interference in the assay. In general, this data is collected using…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
What is the best way to analyze my data? What is 4-PL curve-fitting?
For the most accurate results we recommend that 4 parameter logistic (4-PL) curve fitting software be used. The object of…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
What kind of instrumentation is required to read a CLIA assay?
A plate luminometer is necessary to read the RLU (relative light units) generated by these assays. It is not necessary…
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
High Background
How was the plate washed? It is important that the plate is washed thoroughly. If plate washing is troublesome, a…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
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