For the quantitative determination of porcine epithelial growth factor in serum, plasma, and tissue homogenates. Sensitivity: 125pg/ml Detection Range: 250-10,000pg/ml Specificity: This assay has high sensitivity and excellent specificity for detection of porcine EGF. No significant cross-reactivity or interference between porcine EGF and analogues was observed. Assay Principle: This assay employs the quantitative sandwich enzyme immunoassay technique. Antibody specific for EGF has been pre-coated onto a microplate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells with a Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) conjugated antibody specific for EGF. Following a wash to remove any unbound reagent, a substrate solution is added to the wells and color develops in proportion to the amount of EGF bound in the initial step. The color development is stopped and the intensity of the color is measured. Kit Components: Microtiter Strips, 1x96 wells Standard, 7x0.5ml HRP-conjugate, 1x6ml Wash Buffer (20X), 1x15ml Substrate A, 1x7ml Substrate B, 1x7ml Storage and Stability: Store all kit components at 4C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. Once opened, the kit is stable for 1 month providing this is within the expiration date of the kit. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
