The Gonadotropin FSH ELISA kit is intended for quantitative determination of follicle-stimulating hormone in human serum.
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a glycoprotein with molecular mass of about 30 kDa consisting of two subunits, alpha and beta. FSH is secreted by frontal lobe of pituitary gland.
Together with LH and testosterone, FSH is important for spermatogenesis in spermatic ducts of testicles. In pubescent females FSH induces follicle growth and maturation in ovaries. Increased FSH levels are observed in patients with different forms of hypogonadism (primary ovary or testicle insufficiency, polycystic ovaries, menopause…), renal insufficiency, cirrhosis or as result of castration. Decreased FSH levels are observed in case of testicle malignancies.
FSH measurement is useful for diagnosis of menopause, determination of ovulation time and for endocrine therapy monitoring.
Kit volume, wells (including controls) | 96 |
Analytical sensitivity, mlU/mL | 0.25 |
Range of evaluated concentrations, mlU/mL | 0.25 – 100 |
Incubations | 60 min + 10 min at 37°Cor
60 min at 37°C + 15-30 min at RT |
Shelf life, months | 12 |