Abstract:
Immunoassay methods and reagents for measuring the levels of lead in a test sample via the quantification of porphobilinogen use antibodies prepared with compounds of Formulas (II) and (III), wherein X and Y are linking groups consisting of 0 to 2 heteroatoms and 0 to 8 carbon atoms linked to an immunogenic carrier material P wherein P is preferably bovine serum albumin. Also described are the synthesis of fluorescein tracers of the structure of Formulas (V) and (VII), wherein A and C are linking groups consisting of 0 to 2 heteroatoms and 0 to 8 carbon atoms linked to a detectable moiety Q, and wherein Q is a detectable moiety, preferably fluorescein or a fluorescein derivative.
Abstract:
Detection of lead present in a sample, comprising the steps of: (a) adding a lead recovery agent to an assay solution containing lead from the sample; (b) adding to the assay solution a disulfide enzyme which is inhibited in the presence of lead; and (c) correlating the activity of the disulfide enzyme to the amount of lead in the sample. The lead recovery agent, preferably a lead chelating agent, enhances the sensitivity and accuracy of the assay such that the assay can be readily automated for detection of lead in whole blood using commercially available automation systems.
Abstract:
Detection of lead present in a sample, comprising the steps of: (a) adding a lead recovery agent to an assay solution containing lead from the sample; (b) adding to the assay solution a disulfide enzyme which is inhibited in the presence of lead; and (c) correlating the activity of the disulfide enzyme to the amount of lead in the sample. The lead recovery agent, preferably a lead chelating agent, enhances the sensitivity and accuracy of the assay such that the assay can be readily automated for detection of lead in whole blood using commercially available automation systems.
Abstract:
Immunoassay methods and reagents for measuring the levels of lead in a test sample via the quantification of porphobilinogen use antibodies prepared with compounds of Formulas (II) and (III), wherein X and Y are linking groups consisting of 0 to 2 heteroatoms and 0 to 8 carbon atoms linked to an immunogenic carrier material P wherein P is preferably bovine serum albumin. Also described are the synthesis of fluorescein tracers of the structure of Formulas (V) and (VII), wherein A and C are linking groups consisting of 0 to 2 heteroatoms and 0 to 8 carbon atoms linked to a detectable moiety Q, and wherein Q is a detectable moiety, preferably fluorescein or a fluorescein derivative.