CA 15-3
Description
| NAME | CA 15-3 |
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Source |
Human fluids |
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Description |
CA 15-3 is derived from the MUC1 gene and overexpression of MUC1
is often associated with colon, breast, ovarian, lung and pancreatic cancers. CA 15-3 is
used as an important marker for cancer detection particularly breast cancer.
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Purity Analysis |
Part pure; Low cross contamination (< 25%) for CA 125, CA 19-9,
CA 72-4, CEA, AFP and Ferritin are observed and cross contaminants are reported as
activity of cross contaminants/activity of CA 15-3 in U/ml. |
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Presentation |
Liquid in 50mM Phosphate buffer & 150mM Sodium chloride pH 7.2 -
7.6 containing 0.09 % Sodium-Azide |
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Storage |
2-8°C in working aliquots
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Stability |
3 years at 2-8°C
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Viral testing |
The viral marker test negative for HBs-Ag, Anti-HCV, Anti-HIV (I and
II) using CLIA (US-FDA approved). The antigen is also tested for the absence of viral
DNA/RNA for HBV, HIV (I) and HCV using PCR technology |
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Material safety note |
This product is not for human/animal consumption. Use only in
in vitro research or products. All bio-safety precautions must be practiced while
handling. Discard (if needed) as per local environmental regulation. |
| NAME | C – REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP) |
|---|---|
| Source | Human fluids |
| Description: | An acute phase protein that belongs to the pentraxin family of proteins. It is produced by the liver hepatic cells and used as a biomarker for inflammatory conditions |
| Purity Analysis: | ~ 99 % by SDS-PAGE |
| Presentation: | Liquid (aseptically filtered) in 20 mM Tris, 280 mM NaCl, 5 mM CaCl2 (pH 7.9 – 8.1) containing 0.09% Sodium Azide |
| Storage: | 2-8°C in working aliquots |
| Stability: | 3 years at 2-8°C |
| Viral testing: | The viral marker test negative for HBs-Ag, Anti-HCV, Anti-HIV (I and II) using CLIA (US-FDA approved). The antigen is also tested for the absence of viral DNA/RNA for HBV, HIV (I) and HCV using PCR technology |
| Material safety note: | This product is not for human/animal consumption. Use only in In-Vitro research or products. All bio-safety precautions must be practiced while handling. Discard (if needed) as per local environmental regulation |