Pocalcitonin(PCT) Rapid Test Cassette, Quantitative Rapid Tests
The PCT Rapid Test Cassette is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay
for the quantitative detection of Procalcitonin in serum, plasma or
whole blood that can be performed with the use of LF Reader. It can
be used as an aid in the diagnosis of inflammatoy condition.
Features
Fast (15 minutes)
Simple Operation (Less Training Required)
Objective (Results Read by Analyzer)
High Accuracy
| Product: | Procalcitonin(PCT) Rapid Test Cassette |
| Format: | Cassette |
| Certificate: | CE |
| Pack: | 10 T |
| Shelf Life: | 2 Years |
| Specificity: | 98.90% |
| Cut-Off: | 1ng/mL |
| Principle: | Chromatographic Immunoassay |
| Specimen: | WB/S/P |
| Reading Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Storage Temperature: | 2-30°C |
| Sensitivity: | 98.70% |
| Accuracy: | 98.80% |
THE PROBLEM
Sepsis is one of the three leading causes of death and morbidity
around the time of childbirth. Sepsis is defined as a multi-organ
inflammatory response due to bacterial infection. The etiology of
sepsis may be from an infection during pregnancy, from Group A
strep, from an injury during childbirth or due to a range of
factors after childbirth (called puerperal sepsis). Miscarriages,
prolonged labor, mastitis, c-sections and other interventions that
expose women to increased risk of infection may be associated with
sepsis. Having rapid markers of sepsis is an important research and
diagnostic tool for the women's health community and beyond.
THE SOLUTION
The Procalcitonin Rapid Test is a rapid and convenient
antigen-capture immunochromatographic assay for the
semi-quantitative detection of human procalcitonin (PCT) in serum
or plasma at or above the level of 0.5 ng/ml. PCT concentrations
are elevated in infection. Rising in response to a proinflammatory
stimulus, PCT concentration is an important indicator of severity
of the disease. It is intended for professional use as an aid in
the diagnosis and controlling the treatment of severe bacterial
infection and sepsis.
To test, a sample of plasma or serum is added to the sample well of
the test. The test works by detecting PCT in the plasma or serum
sample as it flows through the assay by first PCT antibodies
conjugated with colloidal gold that attach to the PCT and provide a
“visual tag” for the antigen-antibody-colloidal gold complex and
second, by a test zone with immobilized antibodies that capture the
complex, the visual tags producing a visible pink-colored band that
is confirmation of the presence of PCT. The color intensity of the
band is proportionate to the PCT concentration of the sample and a
reference card is given to estimate the concentration level.
Results are ready in 30 minutes.
