Applications
Suitable for use in ELISA, Double Radial Immunodiffusion and Immunoelectrophoresis. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Double Radial Immunodiffusion (Ouchterlony): Use a rosette arrangement with 10ul in 3mm diameter center well and 2ul serum samples (neat and serially diluted in 2mm diameter peripheral wells). Immunoelectrophoresis: 120ul against 2ul serum or equivalent Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Immunogen
Purified platelet factor 4 isolated from pooled human serum.
Form
Supplied as a lyophilized powder in PBS, pH 7.2. Preservative free. Reconstitute with 1ml sterile dH2O.
Specificity
Recognizes human Platelet Factor 4.