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Catecholamine Assays Research Applications

Sample / Kit                                                           Available Sample          Volume                                         Recommended AssayAvailable Assay           Type                                                                                                                                                 Alternative Assays (Increased Sensitivity)
Urine 25 µl» Series BA 7000 RIA/ELISA» Series BA 6000 or BA 5000
10 µl» Series BA 6000 RIA/ELISA» Series BA 5000
< 10 µl» Series BA 5000 ELISA» Contact us
Plasma 600 µl» Series BA 4000 ELISA» Series BA 5000
300 µl» Series BA 6000 RIA/ELISA» Series BA 5000
< 300 µl or < 600µl» Series BA 5000 ELISA» Contact us
Other 1-750 µl» Series BA 5000 ELISA» As the sensitivity depends on the sample volume a detailed knowledge of the applicable sample volume is advisable. Please contact support@rmdiagnostics.com and our specialists will assist you to implement the best protocol.

 

 

Kit / SampleSample VolumeMeasuring Range EpinephrineAnalytical Sensitivity EpinephrineMeasuring Range NorepinephrineAnalytical Sensitivity NorepinephrineMeasuring Range DopamineAnalytical Sensitivity Dopamine
BA R-7000 URINE 25 µl 1.5 - 240 ng /ml 0.5 ng /ml 7.5 - 1200 ng /ml 1.7 ng /ml 25 - 4000 ng /ml 3 ng /ml
BA E-7000 URINE 25 µl 1.5 - 240 ng /ml 0.33 ng /ml 7.5 - 1200 ng /ml 1.33 ng /ml 25 - 4000 ng /ml 0.83 ng /ml
BA E-4000 PLASMA 600 µl 16.7 - 3333 pg /ml 5 pg /ml 83.3 - 16667 pg /ml 25 pg /ml 30 - 13333 pg /ml 10 pg /ml
BA R-6000 URINE 10 µl 1 - 200 ng /ml 0.3 ng /ml 5 - 1000 ng /ml 1.5 ng /ml 10 - 2000 ng /ml 4.5 ng /ml
BA R-6000 PLASMA 300 µl 33 - 6667 pg /ml 10 pg /ml 167 - 33333 pg /ml 50 pg /ml 60 - 26667 pg /ml 20 pg /ml
BA E-6000 URINE 10 µl 1 - 200 ng /ml 0.3 ng /ml 5 - 1000 ng /ml 1.5 ng /ml 10 - 2000 ng /ml 4.5 ng /ml
BA E-6000 PLASMA 300 µl 33 - 6667 pg /ml 10 pg /ml 167 - 33333 pg /ml 50 pg /ml 75 - 33333 pg /ml 25 pg /ml
BA E-5100-5300 (1-750µl) e.g. 10 µl 0.45 - 45 ng /ml 0.3 ng /ml* 0.45 - 45 ng /ml 0.2 ng /ml* 0.9 - 90 ng /ml 0.7 ng /ml*
e.g. 100 µl 45 - 4500 pg /ml 30 pg /ml* 45 - 450 pg /ml 20 pg /ml* 90 - 900 pg /ml 70 ng /ml*
e.g. 750 µl 6 - 600 pg /ml 4 pg /ml* 6 - 600 pg /ml 2.7 pg /ml* 12 - 1200 pg /ml 9.3 pg /ml*
BA E-5400-5500 (1-750µl) e.g. 10 µl 0.9 - 90 ng /ml 0.6 ng /ml* 0.9 - 90 ng /ml 0.4 ng /ml* 1.8 - 180 ng /ml 1.4 ng /ml*
e.g. 100 µl 90 - 9000 pg /ml 60 pg /ml* 90 - 9000 pg /ml 40 pg /ml* 180 - 1800 pg /ml 140 pg /ml*
e.g. 750 µl 12 - 1200 pg /ml 8 pg /ml* 12 - 1200 pg /ml 5.3 pg /ml* 24 - 2400 pg /ml 18.7 pg /ml*
BA E-5600 (1-750µl) e.g. 10 µl 1.35 - 135 ng /ml 0.9 ng /ml* 1.35 - 135 ng /ml 0.6 ng /ml* 2.7 - 270 ng /ml 2.1 ng /ml*
e.g. 100 µl 135 - 13500 pg /ml 90 pg /ml* 135 - 13500 pg /ml 60 pg /ml* 270 - 27000 pg /ml 210 pg /ml*
e.g. 750 µl 18 - 1800 pg /ml 12 pg /ml* 18 - 1800 pg /ml 8 pg /ml* 36 - 3600 pg /ml 28 pg /ml*

Catecholamine Assays for Clinical Use

SampleAvailable Sample VolumeRecommended AssayAvailable Assay TypeAssay Total Time
Urine 25 µl» Series BA 7000 RIA/ELISA» RIA 2.5 h / ELISA 2 h
Plasma 10 µl» Series BA 6000 RIA/ELISA» ELISA 5 h
Urine and/or Plasma < 10 µl» Series BA 5000 RIA/ELISA» RIA 4 h or O.N. / ELISA 5 h
Kit / SampleSample VolumeMeasuring Range EpinephrineAnalytical Sensitivity EpinephrineMeasuring Range NorepinephrineAnalytical Sensitivity NorepinephrineMeasuring Range DopamineAnalytical Sensitivity Dopamine
BA R-7000 URINE 25 µl 1.5 - 240 ng /ml 0.5 ng /ml 7.5 - 1200 ng /ml 1.7 ng /ml 25 - 4000 ng /ml 3 ng /ml
BA E-7000 URINE 25 µl 1.5 - 240 ng /ml 0.33 ng /ml 7.5 - 1200 ng /ml 1.33 ng /ml 25 - 4000 ng /ml 0.83 ng /ml
BA E-4000 PLASMA 600 µl 16.7 - 3333 pg /ml 5 pg /ml 83.3 - 16667 pg /ml 25 pg /ml 30 - 13333 pg /ml 10 pg /ml
BA R-6000 URINE 10 µl 1 - 200 ng /ml 0.3 ng /ml 5 - 1000 ng /ml 1.5 ng /ml 10 - 2000 ng /ml 4.5 ng /ml
BA R-6000 PLASMA 300 µl 33 - 6667 pg /ml 10 pg /ml 167 - 33333 pg /ml 50 pg /ml 60 - 26667 pg /ml 20 pg /ml
BA E-6000 URINE 10 µl 1 - 200 ng /ml 0.3 ng /ml 5 - 1000 ng /ml 1.5 ng /ml 10 - 2000 ng /ml 4.5 ng /ml
BA E-6000 PLASMA 300 µl 33 - 6667 pg /ml 10 pg /ml 167 - 33333 pg /ml 50 pg /ml 75 - 33333 pg /ml 25 pg /ml