Rat hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells, composed of globin chains and heme groups that bind and transport oxygen throughout the body. In rats, as in other mammals, hemoglobin levels reflect the capacity of blood to deliver oxygen to tissues and are influenced by factors such as erythropoiesis, nutritional status, and disease states. Changes in hemoglobin concentration can indicate anemia, blood loss, or hemolytic conditions, making it a valuable biomarker for both physiological and pathological studies in preclinical research models.
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) for rat hemoglobin allow for sensitive and quantitative measurement of hemoglobin levels in blood, plasma, or serum. In research settings, these assays are commonly used to monitor hematological changes in response to experimental treatments, toxicology studies, or disease models. They provide a non-invasive and high-throughput method to assess systemic oxygen-carrying capacity, evaluate erythropoietic activity, and study the effects of drugs or genetic modifications on red blood cell function.
In clinical or translational research applications, rat hemoglobin ELISAs are used to investigate anemia-related disorders, monitor therapeutic interventions such as erythropoietin treatment, and evaluate blood loss or hemolysis in preclinical studies. By providing accurate and reproducible hemoglobin measurements, these assays support the development of new therapies and enhance understanding of hematological health in animal models, ultimately informing human clinical research.
This product is manufactured in USA by Eagle Biosciences.
| Size | 1 x 96 Well |
| Sensitivity | 1.840 ng/mL |
| Dynamic Range | 3.13 ng/mL – 200 ng/mL |
| Incubation Time | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Sample Type | Serum, plasma |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Alternative Names | Hb, Hgb, oxyhemoglobin, deoxyhemoglobin, and sometimes as blood pigment. |