PRODUCT NAME: | AccuBind Neonatal Thyroxine (T4) |
INTENDED USE: | The quantitative determination of total thyroxine (T4) concentration in human (neonates) whole blood by a Microplate Enzyme Immunoassay. |
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: | Determination of hyothyroidism within the first few days of birth has been recognized as the single most important diagnostic test in neonates by the American Thyroid Association. Congenital hypothyroidism is probably the single most commom preventable case of mental retardation. Diagnosis and treatment of congenital hypothyroidism within the first 1-2 months after birth appears to be necessary in order to prevent severe mental retardation. Measurement of thyroxine (T4) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in neonates helps in screening for congenital hypothyroidism. |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: |
| Method: | Enzyme Immunoassay, Colorimetric |
Principle: | Sequential Competitive Assay, Antibody-Coated Plate |
Calibrators: | 0, 1.5, 3.5, 7.0, 14, 25 µg/dl (lot specific) (Dried blood spots) |
Sample type: | Whole blood |
Sample volume: | 1/8” (3mm) dot of dried whole blood |
Measuring range: | 0.5 - 25 µg/dl |
Reading: | Absorbance at 450 nm |
Total time: | 150 minutes |
Storage: | 2 - 8 ºC |
Kit Contents: | N-T4 Calibrators - Dried Blood Spots Whole Blood Controls Neo-T4 Elution Reagent Neo-T4 Conjugate Buffer NT4 Enzyme Reagent fT4 Antibody Coated Plate Wash Concentrate Substrate Solution Stop Solution |