Rat Cystatin C ELISA Kit

This quantitative immunoassay kit from Assay Genie is configured to measure Cystatin C concentrations in rat research samples. Cystatin C is a small cysteine protease inhibitor (~13 kDa) encoded by the CST3 gene, and circulating levels function as a research biomarker for glomerular filtration and renal function in rodent studies. The kit ships as a complete reagent set in a 96 Assays microplate format, including pre-coated plates, standards, detection antibody, and substrate solution required to perform the assay. Investigators in nephrology, diabetes, and cardiovascular research apply this tool to evaluate kidney performance, drug-induced nephrotoxicity, chronic kidney disease models, and metabolic syndrome in rat preclinical workflows. The protocol follows a standard ELISA workflow with sample incubation, wash steps, and chromogenic signal development read on a standard microplate reader. Each kit is intended for research use only and accommodates standard rat sample types collected during preclinical studies. Researchers should consult the lot-specific manual included with the kit for reagent preparation, recommended dilution schemes, and detailed assay performance characteristics.