TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE PRODCT


What are immunoassays?

Immunoassays are biochemical tests that rely on antibodies (a special type of protein) to bind to specific molecular structures (antigens). They have been around for over 40 years and are used in hospitals, labs, clinics and research settings every day. They are simple, reliable and relatively economical tests for the detection of many substances and disease conditions.

How do immunoassays work?

An immunoassay is an analytical technique that relies on the specificity between an antibody and its complementary antigen to measure the concentration of either of these two species in a reaction mixture. The product of such reactions can subsequently be detected by using a variety of labels, such as fluorescence, luminescence or enzyme/substrates.

Through clever design using a combination of reactive agents and special color dyes, tests can be created that indicate the presence (or absence) of a specific substance. This has been the basis for many simple tests used in hospitals, laboratories and OTC markets for some time.

What are the drawbacks of traditional immunoassays?

Both antibodies and enzymes which may also be used in immunoassays, are proteins and as such are subject to breakdown when subject to conditions of high temperature and humidity

The advantages of Ttest products:

Due to the protective properties of the patented packaging system and the proprietary formulation used by Ttest, antibody and enzyme-based tests can be protected in environments that may otherwise prove destructive to them. Ttest’s product stability and shelf life allow for accurate diagnostic tests in most places where onsite testing is done such as in clinics, the workplace, public areas, law enforcement situations and at home.

Summary:

• Immunoassays are antibody-based tests that can test for the presence of specific substances.

• mmunoassays are sensitive to environment and temperature conditions and will easily degrade if not packaged and stored properly.

• Ttest’s patented packaging system allows inexpensive, established immunoassays to be used in places not previously possible and also allows new, improved formulations that are easier to use, less expensive and more accurate than other onsite tests.


Ttest Products:

• Are more robust
• Are more accurate
• Provide faster results
• Are less expensive
• Are easier to use and therefore more suitable for onsite testing than other tests in the marketplace