Canine Calcitonin (CT) ELISA Kit

Veterinary endocrinology laboratories studying thyroid C-cell physiology in dogs rely on quantitative measurement of circulating calcitonin, a 32-amino-acid peptide hormone secreted by parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland. This colorimetric immunoassay from Assay Genie is configured to measure calcitonin levels in canine-origin samples. Validated specimen types cover serum samples, plasma-derived specimens, tissue homogenates, cell lysates, and cell culture supernatants. Primary research applications include studies of thyroid C-cell physiology, investigations of medullary thyroid carcinoma in canine patients, and longitudinal monitoring of calcium-regulating hormones in companion animal models. The kit is supplied with all components needed to run a single plate of determinations, including pre-coated wells, biotinylated detection reagent, horseradish peroxidase conjugate, reference standard, chromogenic substrate, and stop solution. Researchers working with limited canine clinical specimens benefit from the small sample volume required per well, and the procedure accommodates both individual sample testing and higher-throughput cohort studies. Quality control data supplied with each lot supports reproducible performance across independent experiments, and the format is intended for research use only in laboratory settings.