Bioassay Systems
BioAssay Systems develops and markets innovative and high-throughput assay solutions to satisfy the ever increasing demands of the life sciences industry.
Bioassay Systems QuantiQuik™ Urea (BUN) Quick Test Strips. Direct determination of urea concentrations in food and beverage samples as well as biological samples.
For rapid, direct determination of urea concentrations in food and beverage samples as well as biological samples. Key Features: Fast and sensitive. Use of 20 µL sample. Semi-quantitative measurement between 0-1500 mg/L (undiluted) urea. Convenient. No expensive plate or cuvette readers needed. Sample trea™ent and assay can be performed in under 15 minutes. Method: Visual. Samples: Serum, plasma, urine, etc. Species: All. Procedure: Assay takes approximately 15 min. Kit size: 10 tests.
Bioassay Systems EnzyChrom™ D-Amino Acid Assay Kit. Quantitative determination of D-Amino Acids in biological and other samples.
Quantitative determination of D-Amino Acids in biological and other samples. Key Features: Fast and sensitive. Linear detection range: 0.86 to 500 µM (colorimetric assay) and 0.18 to 50 µM (fluorimetric assay) for 60 min reaction. Convenient. The procedure involves adding a single working reagent and reading after 60 minutes. High-throughput. Homogeneous "mix-incubate-measure" type assay. Can be readily automated to process thousands of samples per day. Method: OD570nm or FL530/585nm; Samples: Tissue, milk, and other biological samples; Size: 100 tests.
Bioassay Systems QuantiChrom™ GTPase Assay Kit. For quantitative determination of ATPase, GTPase or any enzyme activity that liberated free phosphate and high-throughput screen for their inhibitors.
For quantitative determination of ATPase or GTPase activity and high-throughput screen for their inhibitors. Key Features: High sensitivity. Detection of 0.007 U/L ATPase or GTPase activity. Fast and convenient: single reagent, homogeneous "mix-and-measure" assay allows quantitation of enzyme activity within 30 minutes. Robust and amenable to HTS: detection at 620nm greatly reduces potential interference by colored compounds. Z factors of >0.7 are observed in 96-well and 384-well plates. Can be readily automated on HTS liquid handling systems. Method: OD620nm. Samples: ATPase and GTPase. Species: All. Procedure: Assay takes 30 min. Kit size: 200 tests. Detection limit: 0.007 U/L.
Bioassay Systems EnzyChrom™ D-Lactate Assay Kit. For quantitative determination of D-lactate (D-lactic acid) and evaluation of drug effects on its metabolism.
For quantitative determination of D-lactate (D-lactic acid) and evaluation of drug effects on its metabolism. Key Features: Sensitive and accurate. Detection limit of 0.05 mM and linearity up to 2 mM D-lactate in 96-well plate assay. For cell culture samples containing phenol red: detection limit of 0.1 mM and linearity up to 1 mM D-lactate in 96-well plate assay. Convenient. The procedure involves adding a single working reagent, and reading the optical density at time zero and at 20 min. Room temperature assay. No 37°C heater is needed. High-throughput. Can be readily automated as a high-throughput 96-well plate assay for thousands of samples per day. Method: OD565 nm. Samples: Serum, plasma, cell culture media etc. Species: All. Procedure: Assay takes 20 min. Kit size: 100 tests. Detection limit: 0.05 mM.
Bioassay Systems EnzyChrom™ Glutamine Assay Kit. For quantitative determination of glutamine and evaluation of drug effects on glutamine metabolism.
For quantitative determination of glutamine and evaluation of drug effects on glutamine metabolism. Key Features: Sensitive and accurate. Use 20 µL sample. Linear detection range 0.023 - 2 mM glutamine in 96-well plate assay. Convenient. The procedure involves adding a single working reagent, incubation for 40 min at room temperature, adding a stop reagent and reading the optical density. No 37°C heater is needed. High-throughput. Can be readily automated as a high-throughput 96-well plate assay for thousands of samples per day. Method: OD565nm. Samples: Serum, plasma, urine, cell, tissue etc. Species: All. Procedure: Assay takes 40 min. Kit size: 100 tests. Detection limit: 23 µM.
Bioassay Systems EnzyChrom™ Pyruvate Assay Kit. For quantitative determination of pyruvate and evaluation of drug effects on its metabolism.
For quantitative determination of pyruvate and evaluation of drug effects on its metabolism. Key Features: Sensitive and accurate. Use as little as 10 µL samples. Linear detection range in 96-well plate: 2 to 500 µM (17 µg/dL to 4.4 mg/dL) pyruvate for colorimetric assays and 0.2 to 50 µM for fluorimetric assays. Simple and convenient. The procedure involves addition of a single working reagent and incubation for 30 min at room temperature, compatible for HTS assays. Improved reagent stability. The optimized formulation has greatly enhanced the reagent and signal stability. Method: OD570nm, or FL530/585nm. Samples: Biological. Species: All. Procedure: Assay takes 20 min. Kit size: 100 tests. Detection limit: OD, FL: 2, 0.2 µM.
Bioassay Systems PiBlue™ Phosphate Assay Kit. For sensitive and high-throughput phosphate determination.
For sensitive and high-throughput phosphate determination. Key Features: Reagent very stable. Due to our innovative formulation, no precipitation of reagent occurs. Therefore no filtration of reagent is needed prior to assays, as is often required with other commercial kits. High sensitivity and wide detection range: detection of as little of 20 pmoles of phosphate and useful range between 0.4 µM and 50 µM phosphate. Fast and convenient: single reagent "mix-and-measure". Compatible with routine laboratory and HTS formats: assays can be performed in tubes, cuvettes or microplates, on spectrophotometers and plate readers. Robust and amenable to HTS: Z factors of 0.7 to 0.9 are observed in 96-well plates. Can be readily automated on HTS liquid handling systems Method: OD620nm (malachite green). Samples: Enzyme reactions with free phosphate releases. Species: All. Procedure: Assay takes 30 min. Kit size: 500 tests. Detection limit: 0.4 µM.
Bioassay Systems QuantiChrom™ Acetylcholinesterase Assay Kit. For quantitative determination of acetylcholinesterase activity and evaluation of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.
For quantitative determination of acetylcholinesterase activity and evaluation of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. Key Features: Sensitive and accurate. Detection range 10 to 600 U/L AChE activity in 96-well plate assay. Convenient. The procedure involves adding a single working reagent, and reading the optical density at 2 min and 10 min at room temperature. High-throughput. Can be readily automated as a high-throughput 96-well plate assay for thousands of samples per day. Method: OD412nm. Samples: Blood, serum, plasma etc. Species: All. Procedure: Assay takes 10 min. Kit size: 100 tests. Detection limit: 10 U/L.
Bioassay Systems EnzyChrom™ Ketone Body Assay Kit. For quantitative determination of ketone body (acetoacetate and 3-hydroxybutyrate) and evaluation of drug effects on its metabolism.
For quantitative determination of ketone body (acetoacetate and 3-hydroxybutyrate) and evaluation of drug effects on its metabolism. Key Features: Sensitive and accurate. Uses 10 µL sample. Linear detection range of 0.12 to 8 mM for each ketone body in 96-well plate assay. Convenient. The procedure involves adding a single working reagent, and reading the optical density at room temperature. High-throughput. Can be automated as a high-throughput 96-well plate assay for many samples per day. Method: OD340nm. Samples: Serum, plasma, urine etc. Species: All. Procedure: Assay takes 30 min. Kit size: 200 tests. Detection limit: 0.12 mM.
Bioassay Systems QuantiChrom™ Iron Assay Kit. For quantitative determination of iron ions Fe3+ and/or Fe2+ and evaluation of drug effects on iron metabolism.
For quantitative determination of iron ions Fe3+ and/or Fe2+ and evaluation of drug effects on iron metabolism. Key Features: Sensitive and accurate. Linear detection range 27 µg/dL (4.8 µM) to 1,000 µg/dL (179 µM) iron in 96-well plate assay. Simple and high-throughput. The procedure involves addition of a single working reagent and incubation for 40 min. Can be readily automated as a high-throughput assay for thousands of samples per day. Improved reagent stability and versatility. The optimized formulation has greatly enhanced reagent and signal stability. Cuvette or 96-well plate assay. Low interference in biological samples. No pretreatments are needed. Assays can be directly performed on serum samples. Method: OD590nm. Samples: Biological (e.g. serum) and environmental samples. Species: All. Procedure: Assay takes 30 min. Kit size: 250 tests. Detection limit: 27 µg/dL (4.8 µM).
Bioassay Systems QuantiChrom™ Magnesium Assay Kit. For quantitative determination of Mg2+ and evaluation of drug effects on magnesium metabolism.
For quantitative determination of Mg2+ and evaluation of drug effects on magnesium metabolism. Key Features: Sensitive and accurate. Use as little as 5 µL sample. Linear detection range 0.1 mg/dL (41 µM) to 3 mg/dL (1.2 mM) Mg2+ in 96-well plate assay. Simple and high-throughput. The procedure involves addition of two reagents and measuring OD500nm. Can be readily automated as a high-throughput assay for thousands of samples per day. Improved reagent stability and versatility. The optimized formulation has greatly enhanced reagent and signal stability. Cuvet or 96-well plate assay. Low interference in biological samples. Assays can be directly performed in serum and urine samples. Method: OD500nm. Samples: Biological, food and beverage. Species: All. Procedure: Assay takes 10 min. Kit size: 250 tests. Detection limit: 0.1 mg/dL (41 µM).
Bioassay Systems EnzyChrom™ AF Cholesterol Assay Kit. For quantitative determination of cholesterol and evaluation of drug effects on cholesterol metabolism.
For quantitative determination of cholesterol and evaluation of drug effects on cholesterol metabolism. Key Features: Sensitive and accurate. Linear detection range in 96-well plate: 0.1 to 10 mg/dL cholesterol for colorimetric assays and 0.02 to 2 mg/dL for fluorimetric assays. Convenient. Room temperature assay. No 37°C heater is needed. High-throughput. Can be readily automated as a high-throughput 96-well plate assay for thousands of samples per day. Method: OD570nm, or FL530/585nm. Samples: Serum, plasma etc. Species: All. Procedure: Assay takes 40 min. Kit size: 100 tests. Detection limit: OD, FL: 1, 0.2 mg/dL.
Bioassay Systems EnzyChrom™ Aspartate Transaminase Assay Kit. For quantitative determination of aspartate transaminase (AST) activity and evaluation of drug effects on AST activity.
For quantitative determination of aspartate transaminase (AST) activity and evaluation of drug effects on AST activity. Key Features: Sensitive. Linear detection range: 2-100 U/L. Simple and convenient. This simple, convenient assay can be carried out in a microplate or a cuvette and takes only 10 min. Method: OD340nm. Samples: Serum, plasma etc. Species: All. Procedure: Assay takes 10 min. Kit size: 100 tests. Detection limit: 2 U/L.
Bioassay Systems EnzyChrom™ Creatine Kinase Assay Kit. For quantitative determination of creatine kinase activity and evaluation of drug effects on CK activity.
For quantitative determination of creatine kinase (CK) activity and evaluation of drug effects on CK activity. Key Features: Sensitive and accurate. Detection range: 5 to 300 U/L creatine kinase in 96-well plate assay. Convenient. The procedure involves adding a single working reagent, and reading the optical density at 20 min and 40 min at room temperature or 37°C. High-throughput. Can be readily automated as a high-throughput 96-well plate assay for thousands of samples per day. Method: OD340nm. Samples: Serum, plasma etc. Species: All. Procedure: Assay takes 40 min. Kit size: 100 tests. Detection limit: 5 U/L.
Bioassay Systems EnzyChrom™ Neuraminidase Assay Kit. For quantitative determination of neuraminidase activity and screen for neuraminidase inhibitor.
For quantitative determination of neuraminidase activity and screen for neuraminidase inhibitor. Key Features: Sensitive and accurate. Linear detection range at 37°C in 96-well plate: 0.1 to 10 U/L for colorimetric assays and 0.01 to 2 U/L for fluorimetric assays. Simple and convenient. Homogeneous assay requiring only two absorbance measurements. Assay can be completed in 60 min. High-throughput. Can be readily automated as a high-throughput 96-well plate assay to screen thousands of samples per day. Method: OD570nm, or FL530/585nm. Samples: Biological. Species: All. Procedure: Assay takes 60 min. Kit size: 100 tests. Detection limit: OD, FL: 1, 0.01U/L.