Enzymes
Substrates
Electrolytes
Various
Most modern research is carried out using biochemical reagents. Laboratories of various levels and purposes are unthinkable without them: from medical diagnostic centers to research institutes. Reagents are not only single substances, but also mixtures consisting of several components. However, reagents alone are not enough to carry out a full-fledged analysis. We also need high-quality equipment such as drying cabinets, laboratory shakers, magnetic stirrers, analyzers and much more. Test strips are often used as reagents, which greatly simplifies the analysis, as well as facilitates the work of laboratory technicians.
Types and applications
Despite the fact that tests for devices are currently being used more often, reagents in dry or liquid form remain no less in demand. All reagents for biochemical analyses are divided into several types:
- Enzymes. With their help, various substances such as urea, cholesterol and so on are detected in liquids.
- Substrates. They are necessary to detect the amount of protein, creatinine, bilirubin and other substances.
- Electrolytes. Determine the presence of iron, calcium, magnesium, chlorides, phosphorus.
In addition, there are lipids, specific proteins and other types. It is worth noting that almost all modern reagents are designed to detect certain substances in the biomaterial using devices. A more accurate diagnosis is achieved through the joint use of equipment and reagents from the same manufacturer.
It should be said that a high-quality modern laboratory is created not only by highly professional specialists, but also by the availability of innovative equipment that produces accurate results (thanks to high-quality reagents). Accordingly, it is not worth saving on these things. The purchase of drying cabinets, controllers, counters, flask heaters, vacuum pumps, analyzers is the basis for the successful operation of any laboratory.