Alpha Biotech Ltd
Here are some common questions asked by our clients about the products we distribute. If your question is not answered here, please get in touch and we will endeavour to provide you with the required information.
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Positive and negative controls are required to interpret the test result. A test sample contains antibodies if it is substantially higher than the negative control. Actual cut-off values depend on the type of equipment used and on the settings. Each testing center has to set its own cut-off values for the XM-ONE® assay, as is the case for all flow cytometry crossmatches performed today. Example: In a clinical multi-center study performed by AbSorber at five centers using the same equipment, significantly higher rejection frequencies were observed in patients with 50 channel shifts in IgG or 80 channel shifts in IgM compared to the negative control. However, at one center using different equipment, cut-off values were 300 channel shifts for IgG and 400 for IgM. The result of our clinical study could guide other centers when selecting cut-off values in relation to clinical relevance.
Several magnets can be used. We recommend the following magnets Dynal MPC-Lt, DynaMag-15 (sold by Invitrogen) or The Big Easy EasySep Magnet sold by Stem Cell Technologies. Performance of other magnets can not be guaranteed and have to be tested by the performing laboratory. Use of to strong magnets may result in aggregation of beads that can be difficult to dissolve
Endothelial precursor cells normally constitute approximately 2% of the PBMC. The actual number will then be determined by the amount of blood cells collected.
The latest member of the Gryphon family includes a dedicated Lipidic Cubic Phase dispenser. The syringe based dispenser can dispense 25 nL of LCP at 5% CVs. A 96 well LCP plate is ready to seal in less than 2 minutes.
The VERSA liquid handling modules allow for a wide range of volumes extending into nanolitre volumes. The reliable and reproducible nanopipettor is highly useful for low volume aspiration and dispension operations. The ReagentDrop module presents high-speed dispense functions from on-line reagent bottles.
Low evaporation properties enable (q)PCR performance in low volumes which greatly reduces reagent costs (up to 60%). BIOplastics does not recommend its products to be used with volumes below 5 µl.
BIOplastics (q)PCR and micro centrifuge tubes are developed with a specific blend of polypropylene. The blend is designed to maximize product functionality and application while providing extremely low binding characteristics to DNA, RNA and proteins. Due to this extremely low binding PP properties the products are superior for detection of low copy numbers of DNA, RNA and proteins permitting reagent components such as ions and enzymes are solely used for the reaction process, not sticking to the vessel surface.
We suggest you first consider whether you plan to use a direct radioactive plate reader or a liquid scintillation counter after harvesting, and then follow the menu at left. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call. Tell us how you plan to use your harvester and we'll be happy to help identify the system that best suits your needs
The Opti Matrix Maker dispenses 96 formulations in a matrix using 11 stocks. Functions like the Matrix Maker, but is small enough to work on your desktop or lab bench.
Up to 800 experiments can be set up with only 4 µL protein, greatly increasing your chances of obtaining a crystal.
Microsonic Systems new patented Lateral Ultrasonic Thrust™ (LUT™) technology works by using a Micro-Electrical-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) based transducer, which when excited with RF power generates ultrasonic waves.
Please follow the link to the MoleCookbook - http://www.molecookbook.com/ for a list of some of the samples extracted on the Mole system.
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The Picodrop autocalibrates itself using a calibration constant that is registered on the pcb. The instrument has no moving parts and as such the calibration will remain constant. We do recommend that the wavelength standard is used every month to check the absolute absorbance value. The standard should show 46ng/ul+/-2.5ng…if the vaue is low or the reproducibility is too variable then we recommend a clean of the holder and lenses. Cleaning is a simple procedure which involves simple bathing the holder in water for a couple of hours and allowing to dry. A more intense cleaning can be done by removing the lenses and cleaning with solvent but this is not usually necessary.
It is not possible to blank on air as air scatters the light, water or sample buffer should always be used.
DNA Isolation, RNA Isolation, PCR Setup, FTA Technology, MRSA Extraction, ELISA Preparation, General Liquid Handling, Hit Picking, Replication Reformatting, Serial Dilution.
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