PCT
Assessing initial risk of bacterial infection and fatal sepsis
Diagnosis of sepsis is routinely performed in intensive care units (ICU) of all hospitals. Early detection of sepsis is very important in determining appropriate treatment as it is known to improve patient survival through a various therapeutic strategy for sepsis. The ichroma & AFIAS PCT test helps detect bacterial sepsis and assess the risk of developing septic shock.
INTENDED USE :
ichroma PCT is a fluorescence Immunoassay (FIA) for the quantitative determination of Procalcitonin (PCT) in human whole blood/serum/plasma. It is useful as an aid in management and monitoring of bacterial infection and sepsis.
For in vitro diagnostic use only.
PRINCIPLE :
The test uses a sandwich immunodetection method; the detector antibody in buffer binds to antigen in sample, forming antigen-antibody complexes, and migrates onto nitrocellulose matrix to be captured by the other immobilized-antibody on test strip.
The more antigen in sample forms the more antigen-antibody complex and leads to stronger intensity of fluorescence signal on detector antibody, which is processed by instrument for ichroma tests to show PCT concentration in sample.
STORAGE AND STABILITY:
The cartridge is stable for 20 months (while sealed in an aluminum foil pouch) if stored at 4-30 C. The detection buffer dispensed in a tube is stable for 20 months if stored at 2-8 C. After the cartridge pouch is opened, the test should be performed immediately.
MATERIALS SUPPLIED :
REF CFPC-23
Components of ichroma PCT Cartridge Box:
- Cartridges 10
- ID Chip 1
- Instruction For Use 1 Box containing Detection Buffer tubes
- Detection Buffer Tubes 10
REF CFPC-23
Components of ichroma PCT Cartridge Box:
- Cartridges 10
- ID Chip 1
- Instruction For Use 1 Box containing Detection Buffer tubes
- Detection Buffer Tubes 10