Breast Cancer Antigen

Source

Human fluids

Description

CA 15-3 is derived from the MUC1 gene and overexpression of MUC1 is often associated with colon, breast, ovarian, lung and pancreatic cancers. CA 15-3 is used as an important marker for cancer detection particularly breast cancer.

Purity Analysis

Part pure; Low cross contamination (< 25%) for CA 125, CA 19-9, CA 72-4, CEA, AFP and Ferritin are observed and cross contaminants are reported as activity of cross contaminants/activity of CA 15-3 in U/ml.

Presentation

Liquid in 50mM Phosphate buffer & 150mM Sodium chloride pH 7.2 - 7.6 containing 0.09 % Sodium-Azide

Storage

2-8°C in working aliquots

Stability

3 years at 2-8°C

Viral testing

The viral marker test negative for HBs-Ag, Anti-HCV, Anti-HIV (I and II) using CLIA (US-FDA approved). The antigen is also tested for the absence of viral DNA/RNA for HBV, HIV (I) and HCV using PCR technology

Material safety note

This product is not for human/animal consumption. Use only in in vitro research or products. All bio-safety precautions must be practiced while handling. Discard (if needed) as per local environmental regulation.