HEp-2 and HEp-2-AIM™

AIMHEp-2 immunofluorescence assays are designed for the detection of anti-nuclear antibodies in human serum. These assays are intended as an aid in the screening and diagnosis of connective tissue diseases.

Complete Kits
Description Well Code

HEp-2 IFA Kits

 

 

 

 

With Evans Blue in conjugate

10 x 5

25 x 10

20 x 12

100 x 12

 

25 x 10

20 x 12

100 x 12

FK001.1

FK001.2

FK001.6

FK001.7

 

FK001.2.E

FK001.6.E

FK001.7.E

Separate Components
Description Well Code
HEp-2 Slides

10 x 5

25 x 10

100 x 10

20 x 12

100 x 12

10 x 24

100 x 24

FS001.1

FS001.2

FS001.3

FS001.6

FS001.7

FS001.4

FS001.5

Affinity purified anti human IgG (H&L),
fluorescein conjugated (Prediluted for HEp-2)
12.5mL
250 test
FA003.H

 

 

A BINDAZYME™ ANA screening enzyme immunoassay is available.

HEp-2 AIM™ - Rapid, simple, efficient

This optimised system simplifies HEp-2 methodology, whilst maintaining the accuracy and reproducibility of results.

AIM (Antibody Impregnated Membrane) technology comprises the coating of Fluorescein-conjugated antibody onto specialised paper strips. These are moistened and laid onto HEp-2 substrate slides enabling antibody/antigen reactions to occur.

Rapid - Incubation of conjugated antibody is only 10 minutes

Simple - No blotting prior to addition of conjugated antibody

Efficient - No dilution or dispensing of conjugated antibody required

Procedure Summary

1. IF-AIM™ paper strips are provided with the HEp-2 slides.

2. Diluted patient sera and controls are added to slide wells.

3. Slides are incubated at room temperature, then washed.

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4. The IF-AIM™ paper strip is moistened with water.

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5. Strips are laid onto the slides immediately. There is no need to blot the slide.

6. Slides are incubated for 10 minutes prior to washing.

7. Slides are blotted, mounted and viewed using fluorescence microscopy.

Complete Kits
Description Well Code

HEp-2 IFA Kits

incorporating AIM™ technology

10 x 5

25 x 10

20 x 12

FK001.1A

FK001.2A

FK001.6A

Individual Slides
Description Well Code

HEp-2 Slides

incorporating AIM™ technology

10 x 5

25 x 10

100 x 24

FS001.1A

FS001.2A

FS001.5A

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AIM™ is a trademark of The Binding Site Ltd, Birmingham, UK