Matrices listed below were spiked with certain level of MT and the recovery rates were calculated by comparing the measured value to the expected amount of MT in samples.
Matrix
Recovery range(%)
Average(%)
serum(n=5)
85-99
91
EDTA plasma(n=5)
87-94
92
heparin plasma(n=5)
87-105
94
Linearity
The linearity of the kit was assayed by testing samples spiked with appropriate concentration of MT and their serial dilutions. The results were demonstrated by the percentage of calculated concentration to the expected.