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Mouse Serum Amyloid A
ELISA
For the quantitative determination of Serum Amyloid A (SAA)in mouse biological samples

Cat. No. KT-346

For Research Use Only.
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KAMIYA BIOMEDICAL COMPANYPRODUCT INFORMATION

Mouse Serum Amyloid A ELISA
Cat. No. KT-346
INTENDED USE
The Mouse Serum Amyloid A ELISA is a highly sensitive two-site enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) for thequantitative determination of Serum Amyloid A (SAA) in mouse biological samples. For research use only.

PRINCIPLE
The principle of the double antibody sandwich ELISA is represented in Figure 1. In this assay the SAA present in sample
reacts with the anti-SAA antibodies, which have been adsorbed to the surface of polystyrene microtiter wells. After theremoval of unbound proteins by washing, anti-SAA antibodies conjugated with horseradish peroxidase (HRP), are added.
This HRP-conjugated antibody forms a complex with the previously bound SAA. Following another washing step, theenzyme bound to the immunosorbent is assayed by the addition of a chromogenic substrate, 3,3’,5,5’tetramethylbenzidine (TMB). The quantity of bound enzyme is proportional to the concentration of SAA in the sample
tested; thus, the absorbance, at 450 nm, is a measure of the concentration of SAA in the test sample. The quantity ofSAA in the test sample can be interpolated from the calibration curve constructed from the calibrators, and corrected forsample dilution.

Figure 1.
Anti-SAA Antibodies Bound To Solid Phase│
Calibrators and Samples Added│
SAA * Anti-SAA Complexes Formed│
Unbound Sample Proteins Removed│Anti-SAA-HRP Conjugate Added│
Anti-SAA-HRP * SAA * Anti-SAA
Complexes Formed│
Unbound Anti-SAA-HRP Removed│
TMB Substrate Added│
Determine Bound Enzyme Activity

COMPONENTS
1. Diluent Concentrate
One bottle containing 50 mL of a 5X concentrated diluent running buffer.
2. Wash Solution Concentrate
One bottle containing 50 mL of a 20X concentrated wash solution.
3. Enzyme-Antibody Conjugate Concentrate
One vial containing 150 µL of a 100X concentrated affinity-purified anti-mouse SAA antibody conjugated with HRP in astabilizing buffer.
4. TMB Substrate Solution
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One bottle containing 12 mL of TMB and hydrogen peroxide in citric acid buffer at pH 3.3.
5. Stop Solution
One bottle containing 12 mL of 0.3 M sulfuric acid.
WARNING: Avoid contact with skin.
6. Microtiter Plate
Twelve removable eight-well strips in well holder frame. Wells are coated with affinity-purified anti-mouse SAA.
7. Mouse SAA Calibrator
One vial containing a lyophilized Mouse SAA Calibrator.

MATERIALS REQUIRED BUT NOT PROVIDED•••••••••

Test tubesPrecision pipettes (2 µL to 200 µL) for making and dispensing dilutions
Microplate washer/aspirator
Distilled or de-ionized H2O
Microplate reader
Assorted glassware for the preparation of reagents and buffer solutions
Timer
Centrifuge for sample collection
Anticoagulant for plasma collection

PRECAUTIONS
1. Read the instructions carefully before beginning the assay.
2. This kit is for research use only.
3. Great care has been taken to ensure the quality and reliability of this product. However, it is possible that in certain
cases, unusual results may be obtained due to high levels of interfering factors.
4. Azide and thimerosal at concentrations higher than 0.1% inhibit the enzyme reaction.
5. Other precautions: Do not interchange kit components from different lots.
 Do not use kit components beyond the expiration date.
 Protect reagents from direct sunlight.
 Do not pipette by mouth.
 Do not eat, drink, smoke or apply cosmetics where reagents are used.
 Avoid all contact with the reagents by using gloves.
 Stop solution contains diluted sulfuric acid. Irritation to eyes and skin is possible. Flush with water aftercontact.

REAGENT PREPARATION
1. Diluent Concentrate
The Diluent solution supplied is a 5X concentrate and must be diluted 1:5 with distilled or de-ionized water.
2. Wash Solution Concentrate
The Wash Solution supplied is a 20X concentrate and must be diluted 1:20 with distilled or de-ionized water. Crystal
formation in the concentrate is not uncommon when storage temperatures are low. Warming of the concentrate to30-35°C before dilution can dissolve crystals.
3. Enzyme-Antibody Conjugate Concentrate
Calculate the required amount of working conjugate solution for each microtiter plate test strip by adding 10 µL
Enzyme-Antibody Conjugate to 990 µL of 1X Diluent for each test strip to be used for testing. Mix uniformly, but gently.
Avoid foaming. Dilute immediately before use and protect from light.
4. TMB Substrate Solution
Ready to use as supplied.
5. Stop Solution
Ready to use as supplied.
6. Microtiter Plate
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Ready to use as supplied. Unseal Microtiter Pouch and remove plate from pouch. Remove all strips and wells that will
not be used in the assay and place back in pouch and re-seal along with desiccant.
7. Mouse SAA Calibrator
Add 1.0 mL of distilled or de-ionized water to the lyophilized Mouse SAA Calibrator and mix gently until dissolved. The
calibrator is now at a concentration of 13.80 μg/mL (the reconstituted calibrator should be aliquoted and frozen if future
use is intended). Prepare the Mouse SAA Calibrators immediately prior to use according to the table below. Mix well
between each step. Avoid foaming.
Calibrator
765432
10

Concentration(ng/mL)
2,000
1,000
500
250
12562.5
31.25
0Calibrator Volume added
to 1X Diluent
100 µL Mouse SAA Calibrator
300 µL Calibrator 7300 µL Calibrator 6300 µL Calibrator 5300 µL Calibrator 4300 µL Calibrator 3300 µL Calibrator 2

Volume of 1X Diluent
590 µL
300 µL
300 µL
300 µL
300 µL
300 µL
300 µL
600 µLSTORAGE AND STABILITY
1. Complete Kit
The expiration date for the kit is stated on the outer label. The recommended storage temperature is 4°C. Note: Seelong-term storage recommendations below for the Mouse SAA Calibrator.
2. Diluent
The 5X Diluent Concentrate is stable until the expiration date. The 1X working solution is stable for at least one weekfrom the date of preparation. Both solutions should be stored at 4°C.
3. Wash Solution
The 20X Wash Solution Concentrate is stable until the expiration date. The 1X working solution is stable for at least
one week from the date of preparation. Both solutions should be stored at 4°C.
4. Enzyme-Antibody Conjugate
Undiluted anti-SAA-HRP conjugate should be stored at 4°C in the dark and diluted immediately prior to use. The
undiluted conjugate solution is stable until the expiration date.
5. TMB Substrate Solution
The TMB Substrate Solution should be stored at 4°C in the dark and is stable until the expiration date. Protect fromlight.
6. Stop Solution
The Stop Solution should be stored at 4°C and is stable until the expiration date.
7. Microtiter Plate
Anti-mouse SAA coated wells are stable until the expiration date and should be stored at 4°C in the sealed foil pouchwith a desiccant pack.
8. Mouse SAA Calibrator
The lyophilized Mouse SAA Calibrator should be stored at 4°C or frozen until reconstituted. The reconstituted calibrator
should be aliquoted and stored frozen. Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles. The working calibrator solutions should beprepared immediately prior to use.

INDICATIONS OF INSTABILITY
If the test is performing correctly, the results observed with the calibrator solutions should be within 20% of the expectedvalues.

SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND HANDLING
Blood should be collected by venipuncture and the serum separated from the cells, after clot formation, by centrifugation.
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be taken to minimize hemolysis, excessive hemolysis can impact your results. Assay immediately or aliquot and store
samples at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing/thawing.
For any sample that might contain pathogens, care must be taken to prevent contact with open wounds.

ASSAY PROTOCOL
Dilution of Samples
The assay for quantification of SAA in samples requires that each test sample be diluted before use. For a single step
determination a dilution of 1:1,000 is appropriate for most serum/plasma samples. For absolute quantification of samples
that yield results outside the range of the calibration curve, a lesser or greater dilution might be required. If unsure ofsample level, a serial dilution with one or two representative samples before running the entire plate is highlyrecommended.
To prepare a 1:1,000 dilution of sample, transfer 5 µL of sample to 495 µL of 1X Diluent. This gives you a 1:100 dilution.
Next, dilute the 1:100 sample by transferring 30 µL to 270 µL of 1X Diluent. You now have a 1:1,000 dilution of yoursample. Mix thoroughly at each stage.

Procedure
1. Bring all reagents to room temperature before use.
2. The Calibrators and the test sample(s) should be loaded into the ELISA wells as quickly as possible to avoid a shift in
OD readings. Using a multichannel pipette would reduce this occurrence.
Pipette 100 μL ofCalibrator 0 (0.0 ng/mL) in duplicate
Calibrator 1 (31.25 ng/mL) in duplicate
Calibrator 2 (62.5 ng/mL) in duplicate
Calibrator 3 (125 ng/mL) in duplicateCalibrator 4 (250 ng/mL) in duplicate
Calibrator 5 (500 ng/mL) in duplicate
Calibrator 6 (1,000 ng/mL) in duplicate
Calibrator 7 (2,000 ng/mL) in duplicate
3. Pipette 100 μL of sample (in duplicate) into pre designated wells.
4. Incubate the Microtiter Plate at 22°C (RT) for sixty (60 ± 2) minutes. Keep plate covered and level during incubation.
5. Following incubation, aspirate the contents of the wells.
6. Completely fill each well with appropriately diluted Wash Solution and aspirate. Repeat three times, for a total of fourwashes. If washing manually: completely fill wells with diluted Wash Solution, invert the plate and pour/shake out thecontents in a waste container. Follow this by sharply striking the wells on absorbent paper to remove residual Wash
Solution. Repeat three times for a total of four washes.
7. Pipette 100 μL of appropriately diluted Enzyme-Antibody Conjugate to each well. Incubate at 22°C (RT) for thirty (30 ±2) minutes. Keep plate covered in the dark and level during incubation.
8. Wash and blot the wells as described in Steps 5 and 6.
9. Pipette 100 μL of TMB Substrate Solution into each well.
10. Incubate in the dark at RT for precisely ten (10) minutes.
11. After ten minutes, add 100 μL of Stop Solution to each well.
12. Determine the absorbance at 450 nm of the contents of each well within 30 minutes. Calibrate the plate reader tomanufacturer’s specifications.
The absorbance of the final reaction mixture can be measured up to two hours after the addition of the Stop Solution.
However, good laboratory practice dictates that the measurement be made as soon as possible.

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1. Subtract the average background value from the test values for each sample.
2. Using the results observed for the calibrators construct a calibration curve. The appropriate curve fit is that of a fourparameter logistics curve. A second order polynomial (quadratic) or other curve fits may also be used.
3. Interpolate test sample values from the calibration curve.
concentration in original sample.

Correct for sample dilution factor to arrive at SAAQUALITY CONTROLIn accord with good laboratory practice, the assays for specific SAA require meticulous quality control. Each laboratory
should use routine quality control procedures to establish inter- and intra-assay precision and performance characteristics.

LIMITATION OF THE PROCEDURE
1. Reliable and reproducible results will be obtained when the assay procedure is carried out with a complete
understanding of the information contained in the package insert instructions and with adherence to good laboratory
practice.
2. Factors that might affect the performance of the assay include proper instrument function, cleanliness of glassware,
quality of distilled or de-ionized water, and accuracy of reagent and sample pipettings, washing technique, incubation
time or temperature.

FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY

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12779 Gateway Drive, Seattle, WA 98168
Tel: (206) 575-8068 Fax: (206) 575-8094
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