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The Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) is a proven sensitive method for detecting and quantifying specific biomarkers in a wide range of clinical and research samples. The accuracy and precision of ELISAs can be affected by many factors, including pipetting, washing, and sample-handling techn...
Company Overview
Accuracy and Efficiency. Together.We are a leading global developer and provider of innovative molecular and immunodiagnostic products focused on Infectious and Gastroenterological Diseases.  We are a trusted partner creating value for research and clinical laboratories with high-quality, user-frien...
ALPCO to Feature New STELLUX® Chemi Active GLP-1 (7-36) amide ELISA and Young Investigators Travel Grant Program at ADA’s 78th Scientific Sessions
June 19, 2018 ALPCO, a leading producer of research and clinical immunoassays, announced it will showcase its new STELLUX® Chemi Active GLP-1 (7-36) amide ELISA at the American Diabetes Association’s 78th Scientific Sessions June 23-25, 2018 in Orlando, FL.  This new addition to the STELLUX® Chem...
Complement System Solutions for Drug Development and Clinical Research
Datasheet: Complement System Immunoassays Download The complement system is essential to innate immunity which protects from chronic, autoimmune, and infectious disease. There are three distinct pathways of complement activation: classical, lectin/MBL, and alternative. Each leads...
Bone Metabolism: The Cycle of Bone Growth and Resorption
Bone metabolism is a continual cycle of bone growth and resorption that is carefully orchestrated by the dynamic relationship between osteoclasts, osteoblasts and an array of hormonal and regulatory influences. The relative levels of these signaling molecules dictate whether healthy, balanced bo...
ALPCO and Cisbio US, Inc. Announce Sales and Distribution Agreement
Date: July 1, 2015 ALPCO is pleased to announce a strategic account sales and distribution agreement with Cisbio US, Inc. Cisbio will now have exclusive access to ALPCO’s high quality STELLUX® Chemiluminescence and colorimetric Diabetes and Obesity assay portfolio in order to provide these produc...
Stool-Based Biomarkers to Differentiate Between IBD and IBS
What are IBD and IBS? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are two different gastrointestinal tract issues affecting millions of people every day. Although there is some overlap between symptoms of IBD and IBS, differences still remain in regards to pathologies, risks...
Investigating Bioactive Leptin in Obesity Research
The Biology of Leptin Leptin is a hormone composed of 167 amino acids and is primarily produced by adipocytes, therefore providing a signal to the energy state of organisms. By binding to the leptin receptor, the analyte influences activity within the JAK-STAT pathway and thereby regulates energy m...
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Biomarkers
Introduction Humans and the environment are exposed to numerous chemicals every day1. Each year, about 2,000 new chemicals are manufactured in the U.S.2. Research findings over the years have shown how some chemicals known as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can interact with the endocrine sys...
An Accurate Solution to the Challenges with Measuring GLP-1
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a gut hormone which plays an essential role in insulin secretion and glucose homeostasis1. While GLP-1 has become central to many metabolic disease research programs, various GLP-1 ELISA kits currently available on the market have been failing to meet the needs of ...
A Guide to STELLUX® Chemiluminscence ELISAs: An Infographic
Today, multiple immunoassay platforms exist, providing scientists and clinicians with the means to measure a variety of biomarkers1,2,3. However, research indicates some immunoassay platforms have limitations that can inhibit progress in the laboratory4,5,6. In an effort to provide researchers with ...
Now Available: 510(k) Cleared Fecal Calprotectin ELISA
ALPCO received 510(k) clearance from the US FDA for its new fecal Calprotectin Chemiluminescence ELISA test. The ALPCO Calprotectin Chemiluminescence ELISA’s superior clinical accuracy will enable clinical laboratories to provide the most accurate results to gastroenterologists facing the cha...
Ampersand Capital Partners Acquires American Laboratory Products Company
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salem, NH – September 21, 2020: American Laboratory Products Company, Ltd. (ALPCO), a specialty in vitro diagnostics company, today announced the majority recapitalization of the company by Ampersand Capital Partners. Ampersand’s investment will be used to support ALPCO’s wo...
12 ELISA Tips and Tricks: An Expert’s Guide to Improve Your Technique
The Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) is a proven sensitive method for detecting and quantifying specific biomarkers in a wide range of clinical and research samples. The accuracy and precision of ELISAs can be affected by many factors, including pipetting, washing, and sample-handling techn...
Diabetes and Obesity
Diabetes and Obesity Learning Library! As a leading provider of testing solutions for the diabetes and obesity research community, we support scientists’ efforts to gain a greater understanding of these conditions. With no cure for type 1 or type 2 diabetes and a lack of effective obesity treatment...
6 Tips for Improving Chemiluminescence ELISA Precision
Chemiluminescence ELISA technology offers enhanced sensitivity with a very broad dynamic range. However, consistency in assay technique is especially important to ensure optimal performance from day-to-day and operator-to-operator. The following six tips may help to improve intra-assay and inter-ass...
How Can Your Lab Benefit from Immunoassay Automation?
The use of the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) technique has assisted both clinical and research laboratories in quantifying analytes of interest in heterogeneous samples. The sensitivity and specificity achievable with immunoassays are often ideal for biomarker testing. However, manually ...
Melatonin Products for Sleep Disorder-Related Research
Melatonin is an endogenously expressed hormone present in a wide spectrum of organisms from bacteria to humans.  Primarily secreted by the pineal gland, melatonin enters the circulation via cerebrospinal fluid and plays a key role in the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle.  Melatonin levels help m...
MacroArray Diagnostics GmbH (MADx) partners with ALPCO to offer a fully automated sample-to-answer multiplex allergy test solution to the North American market
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salem, NH – February 1, 2022: ALPCO (Salem, NH), a leading US producer of novel immunoassay testing platforms, recently announced an exclusive distribution partnership with MacroArray Diagnostics GmbH (Vienna, Austria). Together they offer a comprehensive line of testing ...
Terminal Complement Complex (TCC) ELISA Now Available
ALPCO now offers an ELISA to measure the concentration of TCC (sC5b-9) levels in human plasma; an essential step to evaluate whether foreign materials in contact with blood are triggering an immune response. The Complement TCC ELISA is easy-to-use with a 2-hour incubation and reflects complement act...
Complement System TCC and C4d ELISAs Now Available
ALPCO is pleased to announce the availability of two new immunoassays to measure complement system activation, the Complement C4d ELISA and the Terminal Complement Complex (TCC) ELISA.The complement system plays an essential role in acute and chronic inflammation, in immune response to infection...
Webinar on Demand: Simplify Your Lab’s Workflow with Automated Multiplex Analysis
In this webinar, Vaibhav Pandit, Product Manager for Dynex Technologies, Inc. Technologies and Amy Willson, Senior Product Manager for ALPCO discuss how you can, "Simplify Your Lab's Workflow with Automated Multiplex Analysis." Watch Now Leveraging the power of the Dynex Multiplier® w...