Matrices listed below were spiked with certain level of EPI and the recovery rates were calculated by comparing the measured value to the expected amount of EPI in samples.
Matrix
Recovery range(%)
Average(%)
serum(n=5)
90-105
99
EDTA plasma(n=5)
94-104
99
heparin plasma(n=5)
85-105
95
Linearity
The linearity of the kit was assayed by testing samples spiked with appropriate concentration of EPI and their serial dilutions. The results were demonstrated by the percentage of calculated concentration to the expected.
EPI ELISA Kit allows for the in vitro quantitative determination of EPI concentrations in serum, plasma, tissue homogenates and other biological fluids.