SPERM HY-LITER ™
SPERM HY-LITER™ uses a fluorescently tagged anti-human sperm head monoclonal antibody to detect the presence of human sperm.
SPERM HY-LITER™ provides specific identification of the human origin of the sample and confirms that male-origin cells are present.
SPERM HY-LITER™ uses Alexa 488 derivatized mouse monoclonal antibody to human sperm heads to specifically identify human sperm from sexual assault evidence by fluorescence microscopy. The method requires a fluorescence microscope: processed slides must be visualized on a fluorescence microscope fitted with the correct excitation and emission filters and light source. In addition to a human sperm specific reagent, SPERM HYLITER™ incorporates a second flourescent dye that stain all nuclei present in the sample (4′,6-diamidino-2- phenylindole, DAPI).
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Description
HIGHLIGHTS
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Test Format | Microscopic Screening Method for Sperm |
Antigen Detected | Human Sperm Heads |
Antibodies | Mouse monoclonal |
Labeling | Sperm: Alexa 488 / Nuclei: DAPI |
Sensitivity | Single Human Sperm Head |
Cross-reaction | Homo sapiens only |
Test Read-out | Visual |
The SPERM HY-LITER™ kit is designed for specific, sensitive, reliable and simple detection of human sperm from sexual assault evidence slides. The test can detect a single human sperm head in an overwhelming background of epithelial cells.
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Manufacturer | IFI |
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Origin | USA |
Type | Manual |