Epitope Diagnostics, Inc. Introduces New 2-Hour Human ACTH ELISA Kit

Epitope Diagnostics is proud to introduce a new adrenocortocotropic hormone (ACTH) ELISA Kit, which measures ACTH levels with high sensitivity and robust assay performance characteristics.

The ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) platform is a popular method for accurate detection of various molecules. It is relatively easy to perform, inexpensive, and does not require specialized equipment, making it easy to perform in clinical laboratories of all sizes. One drawback, however, is that current ACTH ELISA kits on the market are 4-hour tests. Long incubation periods decrease the efficiency of the laboratory and occupy space in automated ELISA systems.

Epitope Diagnostics has put great effort into the development of a simplified, robust, 2-hour ACTH assay with a high analytical sensitivity (LLOD: 0.4 pg/mL) and dynamic range. The assay procedure essentially remains unchanged except for the shorter incubation period, making this an easy transition for laboratory staff.

ACTH levels outside the normal range is associated with of many different diseases, such as Addison’s disease, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing’s syndrome, multiple endocrine neoplasia type I, and hypopituitarism, thereby making it an important marker in the research and diagnosis of these diseases.

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