ASCA Assays

ASCA Assays

Overview

Enzyme immunoassays for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of anti-Saccharomyces cerevisae antibodies (ASCA)
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Description

Description

Bio-Rad’s ASCA EIA kits are intended for the semi-quantitative and qualitative determination of IgA or IgG antibodies to cell wall proteoglycans of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in human serum. ASCA assays aid in the diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is commonly known as baker’s yeast or brewer’s yeast. A positive anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA) test and a negative perinuclear anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (p-ANCA) test help to differentiate Crohn’s disease from ulcerative colitis, the other form of inflammatory bowel disease.

Bio-Rad’s Autoimmune ASCA EIA kits feature common protocols and common reagents. All reagents and reagent bottle caps are color-coded for ease of use. Test operation is further streamlined with breakaway wells and easy automation.

Assay Characteristics

  • Sample dilution: 1:101
  • Quantitative and qualitative calibration option
  • Incubation time: 30/30/30 minutes
  • Incubation temperature: room temperature (20–26°C)
  • Cut-off: 15 U/mL
  • Conjugate: HRP
  • Substrate: TMB