RBC Associated Immunoglobulin Test for Bound C3

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Kansas State University
RA

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Company:

Bethyl Lab

Product Name:

Goat anti dog complement 3 (C3) FITC

Catalog Number:

A40-109F

The aim of this experiment was to determine the proportion o RBC'S bound to the complement 3 of the complement system from dogs that have immune mediated hemolytic anemia. This antibody serves the purpose of detecting such bound RBC's.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Flow Cytometry

Sample

Whole blood in EDTA

Primary Incubation

100ul of 1:100diluted 1mg/ml antibody with the 100ul of washed cells incubated for 30mins in dark.

Blocking Agent

NA

Secondary Incubation

NA

Tertiary Incubation

NA

Detection

FACS CAlibur

Results Summary

The results generated by flow cytometry are in the form of percent positive or negative. In the case of dogs that are suspected of IMHA, we do see a positive population of cells bound to the complement 3 component. The percentage of these cells varies from dog to dog.

Additional Notes

None

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Summary

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Works well for our antibodies

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The Bottom Line

Good antibody.

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