Table 3.
Assay characteristics for all cytokines of MILLIPLEX® bovine cytokine immunology multiplex assay (Cat. # BCYT1-33K).
| Cytokine | Accuracy | Sensitivity | Standard Curve Range | Intra-assay %CV | Inter- assay %CV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL-1α | 94% | 0.36 | 0.3 - 5,000 pg/ml | <10% | <10% |
| IL-1β | 91% | 4.93 | 2.6 - 40,000 pg/ml | <10% | <10% |
| IL-6 | 95% | 11.23 | 2.6 - 40,000 pg/ml | <10% | <15% |
| IL-8 | 95% | 22.6 | 2.2 - 35,000 pg/ml | <10% | <10% |
| IL-17A | 103% | 0.67 | 0.6 - 10,000 pg/ml | <10% | <10% |
| IFN-γ | 94% | 0.08 | 0.1 - 2,000 pg/ml | <10% | <10% |
| TNF-α | 92% | 22.62 | 12.8 - 200,000 pg/ml | <10% | <15% |
| IL-4 | 93% | 16.57 | 12.8 - 200,000 pg/ml | <10% | <10% |
| IL-10 | 96% | 1.05 | 0.96 - 15,000 pg/ml | <10% | <10% |
IL, Interleukin; IFN-γ, Interferon gamma; TNF-α, Tumor necrosis factor.