Creatinine is synthesized in the body at a fairly constant rate from creatine, which is produced during muscle contractions from creatine phosphate. In the blood, creatinine is removed by filtration through the glomeruli of the kidney and is secreted into urine. In healthy individuals,creatinine secretion is independent of diet and is fairly constant. The creatinine clearance test has become one of the most sensitive tests for measuring glomerular filtration rate. In kidney disease, creatinine levels in the blood are elevated, whereas the creatinine clearance rate andhence the urine levels are diminished. Creatinine test is most widely used to assess kidney function.
Sample Type:Biological samples
Intended Use:Direct Assays: urine, serum, plasma and biological preparations
Drug Discovery/Pharmacology: effects of drugs on creatinine metabolism.
Sensitivity:Detection limit: 0.10mg/dL (8um)
Test Principle:This Creatinine BioAssay™ kit is designed to measure creatinine directly in biological samples without any pretreatment. The improved Jaffe method utilizes picrate that forms a red colored complex with creatinine. The intensity of the color, measured at 510nm, is directly proportional to creatinine concentration in the sample. The optimized formulation substantially reduces interference by substances in the raw sample.
Kit Components:Reagent A, 1x50ml Reagent B, 1x50mlCreatinine Standard, 50mg/dL, 1x1ml
Storage and Stability:Store powder at 4°C liquid at -20°C. Store other components at 4°C. Stable for at least 6 months For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
