| Size | 1 Plate Kit, 2 Plate Kit, 5 Plate Kit |
| Estimated Lead Time | 1-2 business days |
| Species | Human |
| Sensitivity | 30 pg/ml Need more sensitivity? Check out the new NexaTag® kit for this target. Still not enough? Then your answer is our Ultrasensitive Biomarker Testing Service powered by Simoa™ technology. |
| Detection Range | 30 pg/ml - 6000 pg/ml |
| Specificity | This ELISA kit shows no cross-reactivity with any of the cytokines tested: Human ANG, CD23, Eotaxin, GCSF, GM-CSF, GRO-alpha, GRO-beta, GRO-gamma, I-309, IFN-gamma, IL-1 alpha, IL-1 beta, IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-7, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12 (p40), IL-12 (p70), IL-15, IL-16, IP-10, MCP-1, MCP-2, MCP-3, MCP-4, MCSF, MIG, MIP-1 alpha, MIP-1 beta, NAP-2, PDGF, PF-4. |
| Compatible Sample Types | Cell Culture Supernatants, Plasma, Serum, Tissue Lysates, Cell Lysates |
| Recommended Dilution (Serum/Plasma) | 2 fold |
| Accession Number | P01375 |
| Gene Id | 7124 |
| Gene Symbols | TNF, TNFA, TNFSF2 |
| Protein Name / Synonyms | Tumor necrosis factor (Cachectin) (TNF-alpha) (Tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 2) (TNF-a) [Cleaved into: Tumor necrosis factor, membrane form (N-terminal fragment) (NTF) Intracellular domain 1 (ICD1) Intracellular domain 2 (ICD2) C-domain 1 C-domain 2 Tumor necrosis factor, soluble form] |
| Quantitative/Semi-Quantitative | Quantitative |
| Solid Support | 96-well Microplate |
| Design Principle | Sandwich-based |
| Method Of Detection | Colorimetric |
| Research Area | Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, Inflammation, Antibody Drug Development, Protein Therapeutics |
| Shipping Type | Blue ice |
| Storage | ≤-20°C |


| Sample Type | Average % Recovery | Range (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | 94.53 | 82-103 |
| Plasma | 91.92 | 80-102 |
| Cell culture media | 96.43 | 84-104 |
| Serum | Plasma | Cell Culture Media | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:2 | Average % of expected Range (%) | 94 83-102 | 93 82-103 | 92 81-102 |
| 1:4 | Average % of expected Range (%) | 94 83-104 | 92 82-103 | 99 85-107 |







Human TNF alpha ELISA Kit Standard Curve
Human TNF alpha ELISA Kit Standard Curve
My lab has bought this ELISA kit and others from RayBiotech a few times and it has worked very well consistently. Sometimes delivery time has been on the slower end though.
Review by Gunjan, from Brigham and Woman's Hospital, on Apr 12, 2026
I use for human epithelial cell culture supernatant under induced conditions/ Very sensitive and easy to use kit. Delivery could be better.
Review by Dhara Shah, from University of Illionis at Chicago, on Feb 28, 2026
Great product. I used it to measure TNF-α in cell culture supernatant, and it worked perfectly. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Review by Cristiane, from OHSU, on Jun 19, 2025
It's quite easy for testing samples' TNF levels. It saved us time.
Review by chenyu lin, from Biolexis theraputics, on Jun 11, 2025
It works very well with cell culture supernatant and the protocol is not complicated at all and it gives clear step by step instructions on how to fully use the ELIZA kit.
Review by Lancy, from Colgate-Palmotive, on Apr 3, 2025
Easy to use with simple instructions to follow. A staple kit used in our research for years. Would recommend
Review by Eesha, from AyuVis Research Inc, on Jan 5, 2024
Used it for cell culture media from prostate epithelial cells and fibroblasts. Very easy to use kit and protocol. Assay worked well.
Review by Brent, from University of Arizona, on Nov 16, 2023
Excellent performance for the assessment of THP-1 polarization towards pro-inflammatory macrophages.
Review by Isis, from University of Puerto Rico at Maya, on Jul 14, 2022
Excellent product, I used it for a THP inhibitory assay with great accuracy and reproducibility.
Review by Said, from University of Puerto Rico, on Jul 13, 2022
Straightforward protocol!
Review by Evan, from BCM, on Jun 24, 2022
Great standard curve! I used on supernatants and no needed to dilute my samples (PASMCs medium).Highly recommended
Review by Matteo Massaro, from HMRI, on Mar 2, 2022
This ELISA kit was used for quantification of TNF-alpha in the supernatants of SEB-stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells in combination with conventional chemotherapeutics. Overall, the assay worked well, and the output was clear.
Review by MARINA K, from KYNAN PHARMA, on Jul 17, 2021
Worked great with THP-1 cells stimulated with LPS. Sensitive and easy to use.
Review by Scott, from Duke University, on Jul 13, 2020
Great kit. Easy to follow protocol. Getting great results.
Review by Patricia, from Florida A&M University, on Feb 11, 2020
It's so easy to use. I'm happy with it and recommend it to everyone.
Review by George, from Columbia University, on Jan 20, 2020
Simple protocol and reproducible results. Would recommend.
Review by Naureen Fatima, from University of Houston, on May 3, 2019
I used it for human corneal epithelial cell culture supernatant under induced conditions. It is very sensitive and easy to use. I also want to comment on the fast delivery of the product.
Review by DHARA SHAH, from University of Illinois at Chicago, on Jun 28, 2018