Product Description
Brand InBios
Sample Type Serum
Pack Size 96 Wells
CAT No STMS-1
The Scrub Typhus Detect IgM ELISA for exposure to Orientia tsutsugamushi (OT; formerly Rickettsia) is an ELISA system for the detection of IgM antibodies in human serum to OT-derived recombinant antigen. This test is for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. The complete kit includes one 96 well strippable plate with all necessary reagents and controls.
Efficient and Reliable Scrub Typhus DetectionThe InBios Scrub Typhus Detect IgM ELISA Kit delivers rapid, accurate results, making it an excellent choice for laboratories seeking to diagnose scrub typhus efficiently. The kit's enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay approach ensures high sensitivity and specificity, helping streamline clinical decision-making. Its ready-to-use components and short turnaround time optimize diagnostic workflows without compromising reliability.
Simple Manual Operation for Clinical LaboratoriesThis ELISA kit is designed for manual operation, requiring only standard laboratory equipment such as micropipettes and a microplate reader set to 450 nm. Its portable nature and comprehensive kit components support importers, distributors, and laboratories in various environments. Detailed instructions guide users through each step, making the process manageable and reproducible.
FAQ's of InBios Scrub Typhus Detect IgM ELISA Kit:
Q: How does the InBios Scrub Typhus Detect IgM ELISA Kit work?
A: The kit employs an indirect ELISA method to identify IgM antibodies against O. tsutsugamushi in human serum or plasma. After sample incubation on coated microplates, the presence of specific IgM is detected using conjugate and substrate steps, yielding qualitative results.
Q: What samples are suitable for testing with this kit?
A: The kit is validated for use with human serum or plasma samples, ensuring optimal performance and reliable detection of IgM antibodies specific to scrub typhus.
Q: When should laboratory professionals use this kit?
A: Healthcare providers should use the kit when scrub typhus is clinically suspected, especially in endemic regions or patients presenting with relevant symptoms, to confirm the diagnosis and guide timely treatment.
Q: Where is the InBios Scrub Typhus Detect IgM ELISA Kit best utilized?
A: This kit is ideal for use in clinical laboratories, hospital diagnostic centers, and research facilities equipped with micropipettes and a microplate reader capable of reading at 450 nm.
Q: What is the process for performing the assay?
A: Users add samples and reagents to the coated microplate, follow incubation and washing steps, add conjugate and substrate, and measure absorbance using a microplate reader. Results are interpreted according to the kit's instructions.
Q: What benefits does this ELISA kit offer over other methods?
A: The kit provides high sensitivity and specificity, a rapid turnaround time of 1.5-2 hours, ease of use, and ready-to-use components, making it practical for laboratories needing accurate and timely scrub typhus diagnosis.
Q: How should the kit be stored and what is its shelf life?
A: Store the kit at 2-8C and avoid freezing. Shelf life ranges from 12 to 24 months, as indicated on the kit labeling, ensuring dependable performance throughout its usable period.