Tricaine ELISA Kit

Sample

Fish

Species Reactivity

N/A

Detection Method

cELISA

Intended Use

Tricaine ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) kit is intended for the quantitative determination of Tricaine residue in fish.

Storage

Store the unopened product at 2-8°C. Do not use past expiration date. The product is shipped at 4°C. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Precision

<10%

Detection Range

11.824-159.292 ng/mL

Sensitivity

43.399 ng/mL

General Description

Tricaine is an anaesthetic that operates by preventing sodium ions to enter the cell and thus silencing action potentials. This has the net effect of blocking signal exchange between the brain and extremities. Tricaine is used for anesthesia, sedation, or euthanasia of fish and is the only anesthetic licensed in the United States for fin fish that are intended for human consumption. However, the use of tricaine during sunlight exposure can induce fish lesions, leading to toxicity and water pollution. Moreover, despite the significant advantages of tricaine in fish transportation, it is known that water products containing residue can cause cancer, allergic reactions or affect human hematopoietic function. Therefore, determining the residual tricaine in water and water products is essential. (Carter K. M., et al., 2010; Vera L. M., et al., 2010)