This enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit is intended for the quantitative determination of Vitamin B12 levels in human plasma or serum samples.
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble essential micronutrient that plays a critical role as a coenzyme in cellular metabolism and other processes, including DNA synthesis and amino acid metabolism. It is composed of four vitamers: Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin, Adenosyclobalamin, and Methyl cobalamin. It is considered to be an essential vitamin as it cannot be synthesized in the body but is required for normal physiological functions. Vitamin B12 deficiency can impact the brain and nervous system, complications which surface more frequently with age and diet.
This test kit must be stored at 2 – 8°C upon receipt. For the expiration date of the kit refer to the label on the kit box. All components are stable until this expiration date.