ABRAXIS® Microcystins/Nodularins DM (EPA ETV) (CCL4), ELISA, 96-test

The Microcystins (ADDA)-DM (direct monoclonal) ELISA is an immunoassay for the quantitative and sensitive detection of Microcystins and Nodularins in water samples. This test is suitable for the quantitative and/or qualitative detection of Microcystins and Nodularins in water samples [please refer to the appropriate technical bulletins for sample collection, handling, and treatment of drinking (treated and untreated) and recreational water samples]. If necessary, positive samples can be confirmed by HPLC, protein phosphatase assay, or other conventional methods. The test is a direct competitive ELISA for the detection of Microcystins and Nodularins. It is based on the recognition of Microcystins, Nodularins, and their congeners by a monoclonal antibody. Toxin, when present in a sample, and a Microcystins-HRP analogue compete for the binding sites of anti-Microcystins antibodies in solution. The anti-Microcystins antibodies are then bound by a second antibody (goat anti-mouse) immobilized on the wells of the microtiter plate. After a washing step and addition of the substrate solution, a color signal is generated. The intensity of the blue color is inversely proportional to the concentration of Microcystins present in the sample. The color reaction is stopped after a specified time and the color is evaluated using an ELISA reader. The concentrations of the samples are determined by interpolation using the standard curve constructed with each run.

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PN 522015

Format: 96-Well Plate ELISA