TITAN GEL Immunofixation

Immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE) is characterized by its enhanced sensitivity, ease of interpretation, quick test results, and excellent resolution. IFE is a two stage procedure using agarose protein electrophoresis first, then immunoprecipitation. The specimen may be serum, urine or CSF. There are many applications for IFE but the primary use is characterization of paraproteins. Pre-cut wells on each antisera lane allow use of TITAN GEL ImmunoFix Controls to provide verification of antisera reactivity on each patient gel.


Titan Gel Immunofixation


TITAN GEL ImmunoFix 6-Channel Gels and Antisera

Cat. No. / Item / Description

3046 –  TITAN GEL ImmunoFix Kit – 10 x 6 channels/gel
3046A – TITAN GEL ImmunoFix Gels – 30 gels, no antisera

Each channel of the ImmunoFix-6 gel has pre-cut application wells for TITAN GEL IFE Controls (Cat. No. 9400) to confirm antisera reactivty. Kits include: 10 Gels, Acid Blue Stain, IFE Buffer, Sample Templates, Antisera Templates, Protein Fixative, Blotters, and 1 x 0.75 mL vial each of Antisera to IgG, IgA, IgM, Kappa and Lambda.

TITAN GEL ImmunoFix-Plus 12-Channel Gels

Cat. No. / Item / Description

3067 –  TITAN GEL ImmunoFix-Plus – 10 x 12 channels/gel

Kits include: 10 Gels, Acid Blue Stain, IFE Buffer, Blotters, Sample Templates, Antisera Templates.

TITAN GEL ImmunoFix-Plus allows testing of two samples simultaneously. Antisera are purchased separately specific to your needs. Each channel of the ImmunoFix-Plus gel has pre-cut application wells for TITAN GEL IFE Controls (Cat. No. 9400) to confirm antisera reactivty.

TITAN GEL IFE Antisera

Cat. No. / Item / Description

3068 –  ImmunoFix - Plus Antisera Kit – 1 x 0.75 mL vial each of Fixative, IgG, IgA, IgM, Kappa and Lambda
3151 –  IFE Antisera Kit II – 1 x 3 mL vial each of Fixative, IgG, IgA, IgM, Kappa and Lambda

3069 –  ImmunoFix-Plus Light Chain Antisera Kit – 2 x .075 mL vial each of Fixative, Kappa, Lambda
9409 –  TITAN GEL IFE Antiserum to IgD – 1 x 1 mL
9410 –  TITAN GEL IFE Antiserum to IgE – 1 x 1 mL
9412 –  IFE Antisera to Free Kappa Light Chains – 1 x 1 mL
9413 –  IFE Antisera to Free Lambda Light Chains  – 1 x 1 mL

Helena provides premium quality antisera, carefully balanced for affinity and avidity for the greatest sensitivity the least amount of background blush. Kits for typical immunofixation profiles are available as well as specialty antisera. IgD and IgE antisera should be used if a reaction occurs with kappa or lambda without a reaction with IgG, A or M heavy chains. The presence of light chains not attached to the heavy chain portion of the immunoglobulin molecule can be confirmed with TITAN GEL IFE Free Kappa and Free Lambda Antisera.

TITAN GEL ImmunoFix Quality Control

Cat. No. / Item / Description

9400 –  ImmunoFix Control Kit
  1 x 0.5 mL IgG Kappa Control –  1 x 0.5 mL IgA Lambda Control –  1 x 0.5 mL IgM Control

TITAN GEL ImmunoFix controls are used to confirm antisera reactivity on each patient gel. After electrophoresis, the appropriate control is applied to a well at the end of each channel on the gel. When antisera applied to the channels comes in contact with the control serum, an antigen/antibody reaction occurs, causing a precipitin ring to form around each well on the finished gel. To verify all phases of the procedure, the control can be treated as a patient sample and taken through every step of the procedure. The laboratory may elect to perform this quality control procedure on one gel from each lot of kits received.

TITAN GEL Immunoelectrophoresis

IEP is a reliable and accurate method for routine serum and urine protein evaluations, detecting both structural abnormalities and concentration changes. It has been widely used in identification of monoclonal gammopathies. Immunoelectrophoresis (IEP) combines two techniques, electrophoresis and immunodiffusion.


Titan Gel Immunoelectrophoresis


TITAN GEL Immunoelectrophoresis

Cat. No. / Item / Description

3047 –  TITAN GEL IEPlate Kit – 10 IEPlates plus blotters

TITAN GEL IEPlates provide fast, economical immunoelectrophoresis. The thin gel uses a reduced sample volume of 2 mL and antisera volume of 25 mL which means tremendous cost savings. Each gel has eight wells and seven troughs to accommodate a wide variety of antisera profiles. After an 18-hour incubation, non-precipitated proteins are washed from the gel. The gel can then be stained, destained and dried within one hour. The printed plastic backing makes sample and control identification easy and includes a preprinted scale for measuring migration distance.

For Titan IV Immunoelectrophoresis, see Cat. No. 9050 and Cat No. 9061.

TITAN GEL IEP Antisera

9231 –  Antisera to Human IgA, Heavy Chain Specific – 1 x 2 mL
9232 –  Antisera to Human IgG, Heavy Chain Specific – 1 x 2 mL
9233 –  Antisera to Human Whole Serum – 1 x 2 mL
9234 –  Antisera to Human IgM, Heavy Chain Specific – 1 x 2 mL
9236 –  Antisera to Human (IgG, A, M) Trivalent, Heavy Chain Specific – 1 x 2 mL
9249 –  Antisera to Human IgD, Heavy Chain Specific – 1 x 2 mL
9250 –  Antisera to Human IgE, Heavy Chain Specific – 1 x 2 mL
9251 –  Antisera to Human (IgG, A, M, D, E) Pentavalent, Heavy Chain Specific – 1 x 2 mL
9257 –  Antisera to Human Lambda, LIght Chain Specific – 1 x 2 mL
9262 –  Antisera to Human Kappa, Light Chain Specific – 1 x 2 mL

Helena's antisera are produced in goats or sheep.

TITAN GEL IEP Stain

Cat. No. / Item / Description

3049 –  TITAN GEL IEP Stain – 1 x 10 g

The stain is a Coomassie Brilliant Blue Stain in powder form designed especially for use with the TITAN GEL IEPlate Kit (Cat. No. 3047). Stain is dissolved in 1 L mixture of water, ethanol, and glacial acetic acid.

IEP Normal Human Serum Control and Albumin Marker

Cat. No. / Item / Description

9010 –  Normal Human Serum Control – 1 x 2 mL
9011 –  Albumin Marker – 1 x 2 mL

The control is a stabilized liquid prepared from pooled normal human serum for use as a normal control serum for immunoelectrophoresis procedures. Albumin Marker is bromphenol blue which binds to albumin. The marker is added to the Normal Human Serum Control so the control can be used as a migration marker in immunoelectrophoresis procedures.

TITAN GEL Protein Electrophoresis

The key roles which serum proteins play in bodily functions and the relative ease of separating them by electrophoresis, make their determination a valuable diagnostic tool as well as a way to monitor clinical progress. Total serum protein levels and serum protein electrophoresis should be included in every laboratory work-up on a patient. There is no other single procedure, or even group of procedures, that is capable of detecting so broad a spectrum of disease states or is as indicative of the degree of health as serum protein electrophoresis.


Titan Gel Protein Electrophoresis


TITAN GEL Serum Protein Kit

Cat. No. / Item / Description

3041 –  TITAN GEL Serum Protein Kit – 10 x 10 samples/gel

Kits include: 10 Gels, Serum Protein Buffer, Amido Black Stain, Templates, Blotters.

Serum Protein Electrophoresis Control

Cat. No. / Item / Description

5136 –  SPE Control – 1 x 2 mL

The control is for qualitative and/or quantitative use in agarose serum protein electrophoresis. It is a stabilized liquid prepared from human serum and assayed for total protein, albumin, alpha1, alpha2, beta and gamma globulins.

For controls for SPIFE Serum Protein assays, order Cat. No. 3424 or 3425.

TITAN GEL High Resolution Proteins

Fifteen or so proteins can be visualized by use of high resolution, high sensitivity agarose gel electrophoresis of serum.The superior resolution and sensitivity of the procedure separates and detects proteins with similar electrophoretic mobilities and those present in low concentrations that may be invisible on other methods.


Titan Gel High Resolution Proteins


TITAN GEL High Resolution Protein Kit

Cat. No. / Item / Description

3040 –  TITAN GEL Hi Res Protein Kit 10 x 7 samples/gel

Kits include: 10 Gels, HR Buffer, HR Coomassie Brilliant Blue Stain, Blotters, Wicks, Templates.
See also Cat. No. 3048 - Amido Black Protein Stain (an optional alternative to Coomassie Brilliant Blue Stain)


High Resolution Protein Marker

Cat. No. / Item / Description

5141 –  High Resolution Protein Marker 1 x 0.2 mL

A qualitative marker for use with the TITAN GEL, REP and SPIFE High Resolution Protein Systems. The marker exhibits multiple bands and simulates oligoclonal banding in CSF and serum. It provides assurance that sufficient resolution has been achieved and is a visual reference for differentiating oligoclonal bands. The marker is a stabilized liquid prepared from human serum.

TITAN Gel Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzyme

The isoenzymes of ALP differ in their physicochemical and electrophoretic properties, and it is by taking advantage of these differences that individual isoenzymes can be identified. In addition to the liver, bone, intestinal and placental isoenzymes, macrohepatic, Regan, PA, Nagao, and renal isoenzymes have also been identified in serum.


Titan Gel Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzymes


TITAN Gel Alkaline Phosphatase Kit

Cat. No. / Item / Description

3058 –  TITAN GEL Hi Res Alk Phos Isoenzyme Kit – 10 x 8 samples/gel

Kits include: 10 Gels, ALP Buffer, ALP Separation Enhancer, ALP Reagent, ALP Diluent, Blotter, Wicks, Templates.

The TITAN GEL high resolution agarose electrophoresis method for separation of alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes provides excellent resolution. Neuraminidase is used to enhance separation of bone and liver fractions. A unique additive to the gel matrix ensures separation of the macrohepatic fraction from bone and liver. The excellent sensitivity of the system allows detection and separation of ALP isoenzymes even in samples with low activity. Up to eight samples may be applied per gel.


Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzyme Control

Cat. No. / Item / Description

5104 –  Gel ALP Isoenzyme Control – 1 x 2 mL

This control is for use as a qualitative and/or quantitative control to aid in the identification of alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes by agarose gel electrophoresis. It is prepared from pooled human serum and contains liver and bone isoenzyme bands. The control is a stabilized liquid and may also be used with SPIFE assays.