MAK126

Bilirubin Assay Kit

sufficient for 180 colorimetric tests

• Synonym(s): Hematoidin Assay Kit
• NACRES: NA.84
• UNSPSC Code: 12161503

Properties

• usage: sufficient for 180 colorimetric tests
• detection method: colorimetric
• relevant disease(s): hematological disorder; gastrointestinal diseases
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

General description

Bilirubin, also known as hematoidin, is a degradation product formed as a result of heme catabolism in the liver. Bilirubin circulates in the blood stream as either the unconjugated insoluble form (indirect bilirubin) or the soluble glucuronide-conjugated form (direct bilirubin). Conjugated bilirubin moves from the bile canaliculi of the liver to the gall bladder where it is excreted into the small intestine during digestion. High levels of bilirubin can result in jaundice and may indicate liver disease, blood disorders, or blockage of the bile ducts.

Application

Bilirubin Assay Kit has been used to measure the total bilirubin concentration in samples.

Suitable for the detection of total and conjugated bilirubin in serum samples.
Not suitable for plasma samples. Anticoagulants in plasma interfere with the assay

Biochem/physiol Actions

The assay, based on the improved Jendrassik-Grof method, utilizes the reaction of bilirubin with diazotized sulfanilic acid resulting in a colorimetric product measured at 530 nm, proportionate to the bilirubin present in the sample. This assay kit measures both total and conjugated bilirubin. Total bilirubin is assessed using caffeine benzoate to split bilirubin from the unconjugated bilirubin protein complex.

Features and Benefits

Compatible with high-throughput handling systems. Can be adapted for use with cuvettes.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable