Yes the Intrinsic LifeSciences ERFE RUO assay is patented in the US. Additional patents are pending in the US and abroad.
Currently the ERFE RUO assay is not FDA approved. However, the assay has been used in a growing number of peer-reviewed studies and is marketed as a Research Use Only (RUO) assay. For recent scientific studies using the Intrinsic Erythroferrone IETM ELISA kit, visit the ERFE publications section under the Technical Information tab. We have performed ERFE RUO analysis for academic, clinical, government and pharmaceutical customers, worldwide.