FSH ELISA Kit (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)

INTENDED USE

Human FSH ELISA kit is a reliable quantitative procedure for measuring follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in human serum samples. This assay has a minimum sensitivity detection limit of 0.856 mIU/ml.

BACKGROUND

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is a glycoprotein which is secreted by basophil cells, located in the anterior pituitary. It is just like to other glycoproteins being made up of an alpha and beta subunit. The immunological and biological properties of these glycoproteins is determined solely by the uniqueness of the beta subunits whilst the alpha subunits remain very similar structurally.

Alongside luteinizing hormone (LH), FSH is able to regulate the synthesis and secretion of female and male sex hormones via a negative feedback relationship, together they are able to control the growth and reproductive activities of gonadal tissues. Elevated concentrations have been identified after menopause, premature ovarian failure and after castration. Due to it being regulated by a negative feedback mechanism, the concentrations of FSH can be normalized by administration of estrogens.

CONTENT

All reagents supplied need to be stored at 2 °C – 8 °C, unopened reagents will retain reactivity until expiration date. Do not use reagents beyond this date.

• Microtiterwell Plate: Break apart strips which are coated with anti FSH monoclonal antibodies.
• Standards 0-5: Concentrations 0, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 mIU/ml. The standards are calibrated against international standard for immunoassay NIBSC code 92/510.
• Enzyme Conjugate: Consisting of antibody conjugated to horseradish peroxidase.
• Substrate Solution: Tetramethylbenzidine (TMB).
• Stop Solution: 0.5M H2SO4; Avoid contact with the stop solution. It may cause skin irritations and burns.
• Wash Solution (Concentrated).

SENSITIVITY

The minimum sensitivity detection limit of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) using current FSH ELISA kit was approximately 0.856 mIU/ml. The dynamic range for this assay is 5.0 – 100.0 mIU/ml.

ASSAY CHARACTERISTICS

– Assay Dynamic Range: 0.86 – 100 mIU/ml
– Analytical Sensitivity: 0.856 mIU/ml
– Intra-Assay Variability: 4.18 – 7.91%
– Inter-Assay Variability: 5.15 – 7.81%
– Recovery: 88.5 – 112.1%
– Linearity: 88.8 – 111.0%
– High-Dose-Hook Effect: None detected up to 1600 mIU/mL levels of FSH.
– Interfering Substances: None
– Drug Interferences: None

REFERENCES

1. Tailoring FSH and LH administration to individual patients. Reprod Biomed Online. (2005) 11 (3): 283-93. Review. Borini A. and Dal Prato L.
2. Follicle Stimulating Hormone: A Review of Form and Function in the Treatment of Infertility. Reprod Sci. (2016) 23 (6): 706-16. Smitz J., et al.
3. The importance of consistent FSH delivery in infertility treatment. Reprod Biomed Online. (2006) 12 (4): 493-9. Review. Levi Setti P.E.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full Name: FSH ELISA Kit (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
• Reactivity: Human
• Sample Type: Serum
• Sensitivity: 0.856 mIU/ml

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