Differences Between Indican Assay and Indoxyl Sulfate Assay
Understanding Their Distinct Roles In biomedical research and clinical diagnostics, Indican and Indoxyl Sulfate (IS) are two distinct molecules with different origins, functions, and testing methods. However, they are often confused, particularly when the Indican Assay is mistaken for detecting Indoxyl Sulfate. Over time, this misunderstanding may lead to incorrect interpretations, as Indican is closely related to indole, while Indoxyl Sulfate has entirely different clinical implications. This article clarifies their differences and individual significance.