This kit applies the GPO-PAP method and it can be used for in vitro determination of triglyceride (TG) content. It can be operated with all kinds of spectrophotometer.

Detection principle

The color depth of the generated quinones is directly proportional to the triglyceride content. The absorbance values of the standard tube and the sample tube are measured respectively, and the triglyceride content in the sample can be calculated.

Experimental instruments

Test tube, Micropipettor, Centrifuge, 37℃ water bath, Spectrophotometer (510 nm)

Sample preparation

1.  Serum (Plasma): Detect the sample directly. If the concentration is beyond the linear range, then dilute the sample with normal saline before detection.

2.  Culture fluid sample: Draw the culture medium, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 10 min, and take the supernatant for detection.

[Note]: It is generally recommended that the cell density should be more than 1×106/mL.

3.  Tissue sample: Accurately weigh the tissue weight, add 9 times the volume of homogenate media according to the ratio of Weight (g): Volume (mL) =1:9. Mechanical homogenate the sample in ice water bath. Centrifuge at 2500 rpm for 10 min, then take the supernatant for detection.

[Note]: (1) If the tissue sample is not a high-fat sample, the homogenate media should be phosphate buffer (0.1 mol/L, pH 7.4) or normal saline.

(2) If the tissue sample is high-fat sample or partly high lipid sample, the homogenate media should be absolute alcohol.

4.  Cell sample:

Cell collection: Take the prepared cell suspension and centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 10 min. Discard the supernatant and keep the cell sediment. Wash the sediment with iso-osmia buffer (0.1 mol/L, pH7~7.4 phosphate buffer was recommended) 1~2 times, centrifuge at 1000rpm for 10min. Discard the supernatant and keep the cell sediment.

Cell disruption: Add 0.2~0.3 mol/L of homogenate media (0.1 mol/L, pH7~7.4 phosphate buffer or normal saline was recommended). Sonicate in ice water bath (power: 300 W, 3~5 second/time, interval for 30 sec, repeat for 3~5 times) or grind with hand-operated. The prepared homogenate  kept for detection without centrifugation. The cell can also be lysed with the cell lysate buffer (Triton X-100, 1~2%, lysate for 30~40 min), then take the prepared lysate for detection directly without centrifugation.

[Note]: It is generally recommended that the cell density should be more than1×106/ml. The disrupted cell can be observed with microscope that whether the cell is broken completely.

Operation steps

Mix thoroughly, incubate at 37℃ for 10 min. Set to zero with distilled water and measure the OD value at 510 nm with 0.5 cm diameter cuvette.

Performance index

1.  The absorbance of blank tube is ≤ 0.200 (Optical path=0.5 cm).

2.  Linear range: 0~9.04 mmol/L, r2 > 0.995.

3.  Accuracy: Relative deviation ≤ 10%.

4.  Repeatability: intra-assay CV ≤ 5.0%, inter-assay CV ≤ 8%.

5.  Storage: The valid of kit is 12 months when stored at 2℃~8℃ in the dark. It is stable for 1 month when stored at 2℃~8℃ in the dark after opening.

Notes

1. This kit is for research use only.

2. Instructions should be followed strictly, changes of operation may result in unreliable results.

3. The validity of the kit is 12 months.

4. Do not use components from different batches of kit.

5. If the sample content is beyond the maximum limit, please dilute the sample with normal saline before detection, and multiply the result by the dilution ratio.

6. Protect the reagent from contamination of glucose, cholesterol, etc.

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