Direct competitive inhibition ELISA using immobilized anti-OA (1.5 µg/mL), and OA-labelled HRP (50 ng/mL). 50% inhibition occurred at 25 ng/mL of free ochratoxin A in non-optimized conditions.
Ochratoxin A is a food borne mycotoxin which is carcinogenic and nephropathic. Contamination with OA in food may be harmful to both humans and animals.
Product is stable for several weeks at 4°C. For extended storage, store product at -20°C. Expiration date is six months from date of shipping if stored properly.