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The Dade Behring Dimension® PBNP Flex® reagent cartridge method is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in human plasma. Measurements of NT-proBNP are used as an aid in the diagnosis of individuals suspected of having congestive heart failure.
The Dade Behring Dimension® PBNP Calibrator is intended to be used to calibrate the N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (PBNP) method for the Dade Behring Dimension® clinical chemistry system.
The Dade Behring Dimension® NT-proBNP (PBNP) Flex® reagent cartridge method is an in vitro diagnostic test that consists of prepackaged reagents in a flexible plastic cartridge for use only on the Dimension® clinical chemistry system. The PBNP method is a one step enzyme immunoassay based on the "sandwich" principle. Sample is incubated with chromium dioxide particles coated with polyclonal antibodies which recognize an epitope located in the N-terminal part of proBNP, and a conjugate reagent [alkaline phosphatase (ALP)] labeled polyclonal antibody specific for a second independent epitope on NT-proBNP, to form a particle/NT-proBNP/conjugate sandwich. Unbound conjugate is removed by magnetic separation and washing. After separation and washing, the particle/NT-proBNP/coniugate sandwich is transferred to the cuvette where the sandwich-bound ALP triggers an amplification cascade. ALP dephosphorylates synthetic flavin adenine dinucleotide phosphate (FADP) to produce FAD. FAD binds to apo D-amino acid oxidase and converts it to active holo D-amino acid oxidase. Each molecule of holo D-amino acid oxidase produces multiple molecules of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). H2O2 in the presence of horseradish peroxidase (HRP), converts 3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid (DCHBS) and 4-aminoantipyrine (4-AAP) to a colored product that absorbs at 510 nm. The color change measured is directly proportional to the concentration of proBNP present in the patient sample.
The Dade Behring PBNP Calibrator is a frozen liquid product containing synthetic human NT-proBNP in a bovine albumin matrix with stabilizers and preservative. The kit consists of ten vials, two vials at each of five levels, 1.0 mL in each vial.
Here's a breakdown of the acceptance criteria and study information for the Dade Behring Dimension® NT-proBNP (PBNP) Flex® reagent cartridge method, based on the provided text:
Acceptance Criteria and Device Performance
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Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
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§ 862.1117 B-type natriuretic peptide test system.
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Identification. The B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) test system is an in vitro diagnostic device intended to measure BNP in whole blood and plasma. Measurements of BNP are used as an aid in the diagnosis of patients with congestive heart failure.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special control is “Class II Special Control Guidance Document for B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Premarket Notifications; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Reviewers.”