Using gold colloid for lateral flow testing

nanoComposix (a Fortis Life Sciences Company) is a world-leading manufacturer of nanoparticles.1,2 The company offers high-quality scalable colloidal gold solutions for lateral flow and other diagnostic applications. These nanoparticles are available in various sizes and surface chemistries and optimized for conjugation.

Using gold colloid for lateral flow testing

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Using lateral flow

Lateral flow immunoassays, also called immunochromatography strips, are straightforward devices used to detect the absence or presence of a target analyte.

Target analytes range from pathogens to biomarkers, and they can be detected in a variety of different sample types, from food or water to human, animal, and other biological samples.

Two of the most prominent and widely recognized uses of lateral flow tests are those designed to detect the presence of pregnancy hormones or the SARS-CoV-2 protein. However, lateral flow tests are used across a wide range of applications and with a diverse array of sample matrices. These tests are found in markets such as:

  • Veterinary diagnostics
  • Food safety
  • Clinical testing
  • Environmental testing

Typical sample matrices include:

  • Saliva
  • Urine
  • Whole blood
  • Serum
  • Other bodily fluids
  • Food

Benefits of lateral flow with colloidal gold

The rapid influx of a wide range of lateral flow tests into the market has led to many products struggling with detection limits and sensitivity.

Leveraging the benefits of colloid gold from nanoComposix allows developers of lateral flow tests to increase their target analyte's specificity, sensitivity, and detection limit.

Scaled production

nanoComposix is one of the largest gold nanoparticle manufacturers in the world. The company’s experience with scaled production allows it to produce the highest-quality and lowest-priced gold colloid, ideally suited for rapid diagnostic tests. No commercial use license is required for the company’s gold colloid products.

Highest quality

All gold nanoparticles are provided with a comprehensive characterization sheet to ensure that each lot precisely meets the required specifications.

The mass concentration and optical density of the gold are measured. This allows users to calculate the binding surface area accurately —a vital consideration when optimizing antibody loading. Large lots and multi-year stability are crucial to minimizing manufacturing risk.

Outstanding support

nanoComposix boasts a proven track record of supporting its customers, and dedicated technical support personnel are on hand to answer any pre-sale or post-sale questions. The company also offers the option of bringing assay development in-house.

References and further reading

  1. Gold Nanoparticles Market Size, Share, Trends, By Type (Nanorods, Nanoshells, Nanocages, Others), By End-use (Electronics, Healthcare, Chemicals, Others), By Application (Imaging, Sensors, Others), and By Region Forecast to 2030
  2. https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/gold-nanoparticles-market.html

About nanoComposix

Since 2004, nanoComposix has provided monodisperse and unagglomerated metal and metal-oxide nanomaterials to thousands of customers. Hundreds of different variants of material, size, shape, and surface are available as stock products and we have produced over 2000 custom core/shell, biofunctionalized, fluorescent, and magnetic nanocomposites to meet client specifications. nanoComposix produced the NIST nanosilver reference material and our particles have been utilized in over 2000 peer-reviewed publications. All of our materials are supplied with certificates of analysis that include electron microscopy, hydrodynamic diameter, and optical data for each batch to guarantee products meet specifications.


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Last updated: Oct 22, 2024 at 6:35 AM

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