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ALPCO is partnering with DYNEX to provide clinical, research, and industrial laboratories with a compact, fully-automated ELISA system capable of processing two plates simultaneously. The DYNEX DS2® is dynamic, precise, and cost-effective.
Advanced Automation to Streamline Workflow
Designed for time-strapped facilities with high demands, the DS2® features a multifunctional robotic arm th...
ALPCO is partnering with DYNEX to provide laboratories with a fully-automated ELISA system capable of processing four plates simultaneously. The DYNEX DSX® is designed to mimic ELISA accuracy without the hands-on labor, time, and cost previously required. Laboratories can take advantage of the system’s walkaway capacity and turn their attention to other vital tasks — while enjoying the pea...
ALPCO is pleased to announce the availability of two new immunoassays, the Intact Proinsulin ELISA and the Total Proinsulin ELISA. Proinsulin is a precursor molecule produced by pancreatic ß-cells, primarily in response to glucose, that is cleaved equally into insulin and c-peptide. Elevated levels of proinsulin are associated with insulinomas and insulin resistance while proinsulin to ins...
Iron Homeostasis
Iron is a trace element required for several critical cellular processes. Too little iron (anemia) or too much iron (iron overload) can be harmful. While there is no known mechanism for the controlled excretion of excess iron, a handful of regulatory proteins control the absorption, transport, and storage of iron to maintain homeostasis.1,2 ALPCO offers several kits for the ...
On-boarding of new assays is critical for menu expansion and revenue growth, but the validation of a new assay requires a significant investment of time and resources. Proper planning can reduce errors and delays, minimizing validation time and reducing the impact on normal operations. Below are a few planning suggestions to help avoid common pitfalls and make the implementation of new assays a...
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 performing ELISAs is typically labor intensive and reliant on technique that can vary by user. La...
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-assay precision when performing chemiluminescence immunoassays.
Tip 1: Use a Pipette to Transfer A...
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 techniques. The experts at ALPCO have assembled some tips to remember, tricks to try, and demonstratio...
The Importance of Clinical Specificity: A Review of FDA Cleared Fecal Calprotectin Tests
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Selecting the right fecal calprotectin test for your clinical laboratory to run in-house or send out can be a difficult task to accomplish, especially when there are multiple FDA cleared options available.
Comparing the clinical characteristics of fecal calprotectin tests demonstrates th...
Are you curious about chemiluminescence ELISAs, but not exactly sure what they are, or how to use them? Our video A Comparison of Colorimetric and Chemiluminescence ELISAs discusses how similar these two types of assays are, and how they can enhance your lab testing.
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Learn how chemiluminescence and colorimetric ELISAs measure biomarkers
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