TriChem Resources, Inc. - Purified Proteins for the Diagnostic Industry

Product Name	ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN ANTIGEN -- (AFP) --
Product Code	10610B
Stage / Grade	Affinity Purified / Cell Culture Derived
R.M. Source	Cell Culture
Concentration Range	0.5 - 5.0 mg/mL
Buffer Matrix & pH	0.1M Tris, 0.2M NaCl, 0.1% NaN₃ , pH: 7.5 (±0.2)
Optimal Storage Temperatures	Less than 3 months; 4° C (± 3 C°) 3 mos. to 24 mos.; -20° C to -30° C

Quality Control Methods / Results

Protein Quantitation Method	DPC AFP Double Antibody RIA
Protein % Purity Range	> 95%; no reactivity on IEP with anti-NHS
Quality Methods	SDS-PAGE Electrophoresis, IEP vs GAH whole serum
Allowable Contaminants (type & level)	None or minor serum proteins
Specificity	Reactivity with DPC MAb on Western Blot
Total Protein Method	OD @ 280nm / 0.53 (1 cm light path)
Physical Characteristics
Color	Colorless
Clarity	Clear
Shelf Life	2 years at -20° C
Filtration	0.2 µm filtered

HAZARD TESTING & WARNINGS:

Raw materials used in the manufacture of this product have been tested at the Human cell line supernate level for HBsAg, Anti-HIV-1/HIV-2, & HCV in an Abbott FDA registered assay and all results were non-reactive.

CAUTION: NO TEST CAN GUARANTEE A PRODUCT TO BE NON-INFECTIOUS. THEREFORE, ALL MATERIAL DERIVED FROM HUMAN FLUIDS OR TISSUES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS.

Use Statement: For use in Research or Remanufacture of non-injectable products not subject to license under PHS Act Section 351 only.

TriChem Resources, Inc.
909 Old Fern Hill Road, Suite 2, West Chester, PA 19380, USA
T: 1-610-431-3529 | Fax: 1-610-436-9370 | E: info@trichemresources.com