Abstract: A composition and kit useful as a tacrolimus standard solution for immunoassays, and methods for making and using same. The composition and kits include a known amount of tacrolimus or a derivative thereof, and a non-specific protein capable of forming a complex with the tacrolimus or derivative thereof. The standard solution may be used to generate calibration curves for an immunoassay or to check the precision of an analytical instrument.

Abstract: A composition and kit useful as a tacrolimus standard solution for immunoassays, and methods for making and using same. The composition and kits include a known amount of tacrolimus or a derivative thereof, and a non-specific protein capable of forming a complex with the tacrolimus or derivative thereof. The standard solution may be used to generate calibration curves for an immunoassay or to check the precision of an analytical instrument.

Abstract: A composition and kit useful as a tacrolimus standard solution for immunoassays, and methods for making and using same. The composition and kits include a known amount of tacrolimus or a derivative thereof, and a non-specific protein capable of forming a complex with the tacrolimus or derivative thereof. The standard solution may be used to generate calibration curves for an immunoassay or to check the precision of an analytical instrument.

Abstract: A composition and kit useful as a tacrolimus standard solution for immunoassays, and methods for making and using same. The composition and kits include a known amount of tacrolimus or a derivative thereof, and a non-specific protein capable of forming a complex with the tacrolimus or derivative thereof. The standard solution may be used to generate calibration curves for an immunoassay or to check the precision of an analytical instrument.

Abstract: Processes for removing endogenous Vitamin B12 and folate are provided. The albumin preparations produced by the process are suitable for use as reference control samples in assays for determining these analytes in a test sample. Kits and methods related to the albumin preparations are also provided.

Abstract: A marine vehicle comprising a hull, a deck supported by the hull, and a seat apparatus mounted on the deck and including a generally vertical seat back member, a seat bottom member moveable relative to the seat back member between a horizontal position wherein the seat bottom member extends generally horizontally, and a vertical position wherein the seat bottom member extends generally vertically and downwardly from the seat back member, and a mechanism for moving the seat back member generally vertically between a lower position and an upper position.

Abstract: A log splitter in which a log splitter beam is rotatably attached to a rear upright frame of a wood transporting trailer. The beam is rotatable between a vertical position which is maintainable for splitting operation and a diagonal position where it is secured during over-the-road operation of the trailer.

Abstract: A surface box for a stop cock (25-29) and water meter (40) has a housing (1) of moulded plastics with ports (10, 11) in the base for the external connection of pipes. Another moulded plastics body (20) is screwed down to the base, inside the housing, and forms part of a passage from port to port. A stop cock (25-29) is carried by this body and can be operated through the top of the housing to close over the mouth of a duct formed within the base from the inlet port. Downstream of the stop cock, a screw cap (39) forming a wall of the passage can be removed and replaced by a water meter (40) which co-operates with the body in such a way that water has to flow through it. Further downstream, a non-return valve (37) or a further stop cock is carried by the body. There are no pipe connections made inside the housing, and the stop cock(s) and screw elements are operable within narrow confines, allowing a very compact box.