General Assay Diluent

Reduces the effects of the sample matrix and variation among samples. Pre-dilution of the samples is not necessary., Reduces background noise caused by nonspecific interactions between the sample matrix proteins and the plate surface.

Product Specifications

Label

ICT

Type

ELISA & Assay Reagents

Assay Protocol

Just pipette diluent directly onto the plate before you add samples.

Concentration

Buffer

7.4 at 1X

pH

7.4 at 1X

Shipping Conditions

Ships overnight (domestic), International Priority Shipping

Storage Temperature

2-8°C

Shelf Life

Expires two years from date of manufacture

Target Description

ICT’s General Assay Diluent is formulated for use with serum and plasma samples in most antibody sandwich ELISA formats. General Assay Diluent contains proteins from goat sera to reduce nonspecific interactions that might occur between the sample matrix proteins and the plate surface, as Well as the matrix differential between the serum/plasma sample and the diluent used to generate the standard curve. It also contains a proprietary calcium chelating agent designed to inhibit interference from complement and thrombin present in serum and plasma samples.