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Mercury (Hg) Antigen
Product Overview
BioVenic's Mercury Antigen has a purity greater than 90%. It is suitable for use in immunochromatographic platforms like colloidal gold/fluorescence, the development of ELISA assays, and for immunizing animals to produce antibodies. The related antibodies include: Cat. No. VD2N327.
Specifications
Target Information
Mercury (Hg) is a toxic heavy metal that exists in various forms in the environment. The primary concern for food safety is methylmercury, a highly toxic organic form. Methylmercury accumulates in the food chain, a process known as biomagnification. This is particularly problematic in aquatic ecosystems, where small organisms ingest mercury, which is then passed up to larger fish, and so on. As a result, predatory fish like tuna and swordfish can have high levels of mercury in their tissues. Consumption of these contaminated fish can pose a serious health risk to humans, especially pregnant women and young children, as mercury can cause severe neurological damage.
Shipping and Storage
This product is shipped with ice packs. Stored at -20°C.
Documents
The product is for research use only.
Not for commercial, prophylactic, diagnostic, or therapeutic applications.
User Note
- Always centrifuge tubes before opening. Aliquot the reconstituted solution to minimize freeze-thaw cycles.