Alpha-Subunit
Thyrotropin (TSH), human follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), human luteinizing hormone (LH) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) are glycoprotein hormones. They are composed of two distinct, non-covalently bound subunits: a and ß. The a-subunits of TSH, LH, FSH and hCG are immunologically identical. Certain amount of free a-subunit is found under normal conditions in the circulation. The determination of a-subunit can be used in diagnosis and monitoring of pituitary tumors.
| Name | IRMA alpha-Subunit |
| Ref. | IM1186 |
| Method | IRMA |
| Type | Coated tubes |
| Tests | 100 |
| Max. Activity (kBq) | 370 |
| Sensitivity | 0.03 IU/L |
| Incubation conditions | 1 hr/RT;shaking |
| Calibrator range | 0;0.25-10 IU/L |
| Sample volume (μL) | 100 |
| Sample form | serum; plasma |
| Instructions for Use |  |
| MSDS | |
| Reagents supplied separately | Estradiol + alpha Subunit diluent (2 mL), Ref. B64533 |