L-Citrulline, photometric

Article number: K 6600

Test-Category

Miscellaneous

Test-Method

photometric

Pack size

96 Tests

Standard concentrations included in the kit

6.25-400 µmol/l

Possible sample matrix and volumes

Urine 500 µl
Serum 500 µl
Plasma 500 µl

Incubation periods

  1. 1 hour
  2. 30 minutes
  3. 15 minutes
  4. 10 minutes

Indications

Regulatory Status

CE marked

Measurement of NO production in vivo is difficult because of its short half-life and the need for specialised equipment. Citrulline level can be used as surrogate marker for estimating NO production.

Indication for the detection of urinary L-citrulline

  • Estimating the NOS activity (NO production)
  • Detection of nitrosative stress due to an enhanced synthesis of inducible nitric oxide (iNO)