Polyphenol Oxidase Activity Test
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Price
$315 per analysis
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Turnaround time 12 – 15 Business Days
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Rush Available
Technical data sheet
Print- Method description
Samples are homogenized and enzymes are extracted into a cold, pH 6.5 buffer. The enzyme extract is mixed with catechol and Polyphenol Oxidase activity is measured spectrophotometrically by the rate of formation of 1,2 benzoquinone at 410nm.
- Acceptable matrices
Cereal grains, doughs, pastas, and vegetables
- Limit of quantitation
45.48 U/g
- Equipment
Spectrophotometer, Centrifuge
- Method reference
Anderson JV and Morris CF (2001) Crop Science 41:1697-1705.; AACC 22-85
- Reportable unit
1 Unit = 1 nM Catechol converted to 1,2 benzoquinone per minute under assay conditions.
- Sample size requirements
10 g
- Information required by submitter
Please supply estimates
- Additional information
Please keep and ship samples frozen, if possible.
Common Polyphenol Oxidase Activity Test Testing Questions
We make every effort to keep our methods and detection limits up to date according to the latest standards and qualifications. If you have any questions regarding the limit of detection/quantification or method references, please contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-245-5615.
Our standard turnaround time is 10 business days for most assays. There are some assays that require a longer turnaround time. We also offer a RUSH service that is half the time of the standard turnaround time of the assay at double the cost of the assay. A few assays that we provide cannot be rushed due to the nature of the test. Please check the specific assay you are interested in regarding the ability to RUSH the turnaround time.
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