K Number
K133303
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2014-11-19

(390 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
862.1675
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA Kit is an Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) for the quantitative measurement of testosterone in human saliva collected with the Pantex Sample Collection Device. The measurement of testosterone is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving the male sex hormones (androgens), including primary and secondary hypogonadism, impotence in males hirsutism (excessive hair) and virilization (masculinization) due to tumors, polycystic ovaries and adreno-genital syndromes.

Device Description

The Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA kit, Cat # 635 is based on the competition principal and microplate separation. Testosterone calibrators of known concentration, unknown amounts of testosterone in saliva samples and a fixed amount of testosterone (analog) conjugated to horse radish peroxidase (Testosterone-HRP) compete for binding sites with a rabbit monoclonal antiserum bound to GARGG (goat anti-rabbit gamma globulin) coated wells of a microplate. After incubation, unbound components are washed away, enzyme substrate solution is added and a blue color formed. This reaction is stopped with an acid solution to produce a yellow color. The optical density is then read at 450 nm. The amount of Testosterone-HRP detected is inversely proportional to the amount of testosterone in a sample.

The Pantex collection device is a 10 mL, non-sterile, plain polypropylene tube with a screw cap. It is provided as 50 units per package. The expiration date of the Pantex Sample Collection Device is 48 months from the day of manufacture.

The kit consists of a 96 well GARGG (goat anti-rabbit gamma globulin) coated microplate (12x8 breakable strip wells), one concentrated stock testosterone calibrator (62,500 pg/ml), one stock testosterone control (40,000 pg/ml), both traceable to the USP, Anti-Testosterone (rabbit monoclonal), 20X concentrated testosterone-peroxidase (analog), substrate solution, stop reaction solution and 10X concentrated wash solution.

AI/ML Overview

The provided document details the performance characteristics and studies for the Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA Kit, a medical device for quantitatively measuring testosterone in human saliva. It does not describe an AI/ML powered device, therefore the request for information related to AI/ML is not applicable.

Here's the breakdown of the acceptance criteria and study information provided for this immunoassay kit:

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

The document does not explicitly state pre-defined acceptance criteria values for all performance characteristics in a single table, but lists the results of various validation studies. I will synthesize the stated objectives or implied acceptance targets (e.g., %CV for precision) and the reported performance.

Performance CharacteristicAcceptance Criteria (Implied/Stated)Reported Device Performance
Precision/Reproducibility
Intra-assay Precision (%CV)%CV of ≤10% (implied from "concluded a %CV of ≤10% for each sample tested")Low: 5.1%, Medium: 2.1%, High: 4.2%
Inter-assay Precision (%CV)%CV of ≤10% (implied)Low: 6.4%, Medium: 4.6%, High: 3.1%
Inter-lot Precision (%CV)%CV of ≤10% (stated)Sample 1: 1.5%, Sample 2: 2.2%, Sample 3: 7.2%, Sample 4: 6.2%, Sample 5: 6.0%, C1: 4.0%, C2: 4.2%
Repeatability (%CV)Not explicitly stated, values presentedLow: 3.8%, Medium: 2.5%, High: 2.5%, Control 1: 4.6%, Control 2: 1.8%
LinearityLinearity over the assay measuring rangeLinear from 5.5 - 650.0 pg/mL (Y=0.9597x + 3.335, R2 = 0.99685)
RecoveryAcceptable percentage recovery of spiked samplesRange: 92.4% - 108.9%
Manual DilutionAcceptable percentage recovery for diluted samplesRange: 96.0% - 109.5%
Reagent StabilityDefined stability period and storage conditions4 months at 2-8°C (long-term study ongoing)
Open Vial StabilityDefined stability period31 days at 2-8°C
Working Testosterone-HRP ConjugateDefined stability period31 days at 2-8°C
Diluted working calibrator/controlDefined stability period31 days at 2-8°C
Sample StabilityDefined stability periods under various conditions20-28°C: Up to 7 days, 37°C: Up to 7 days, 2-8°C: Up to 7 days, ≤-15°C (7 freeze/thaw cycles): Up to 7 days, ≤-15°C (Long term): Up to 180 days
In-transit StabilityDefined stability periodUp to 9 days
After Returning StabilityDefined stability periods20-28°C: Up to 7 days, 37°C: Up to 7 days, 2-8°C: Up to 7 days, ≤-15°C: Up to 7 days
Detection LimitsDefined LoB, LoD, LoQ valuesLoB: 1.8 pg/mL, LoD: 2.1 pg/mL, LoQ: 3.9 pg/mL
Method ComparisonStrong correlation ($R^2$) with predicate device$Y = 0.9035X + 5.81$, $R^2 = 0.98$
Interference StudiesNo significant interference from common consumablesNo significant interference from coffee, food, gum, alcohol, cigarette smoke. Interference seen with whole blood, sodium azide, and thimerosal

2. Sample sizes used for the test set and the data provenance

  • Precision/Reproducibility:
    • Intra-assay: 20 replicates of 3 saliva pools (low, medium, high).
    • Inter-assay: Average of duplicates for 12 separate assays of 3 saliva pools.
    • Inter-lot: Duplicate measurements of 5 saliva samples and 2 spiked controls, using 3 different reagent lots.
    • Repeatability: 100 measurements for each of 3 saliva pools and 2 controls over 20 days (2 assays/day, minimum 1 hour between assays).
  • Linearity: 10 sample concentrations (dilutions).
  • Recovery: 7 saliva samples containing different endogenous testosterone levels, spiked with known quantities.
  • Manual Dilution: 6 samples (3 endogenous, 3 spiked).
  • Expected Reference Values: 120 male saliva samples and 120 female saliva samples (total 240 samples for establishing reference ranges).
  • Detection Limits: Several low testosterone samples, assayed twice per day over 3 days using 2 different reagent lot numbers.
  • Method Comparison: 106 samples (range 6.45-458.35 pg/ml), including 9 spiked samples (8.5% of total, range 252.1 - 424.2 pg/mL).
  • Interference Studies (in-vivo simulated experiment): Saliva samples from subjects (number not specified, but at least 4 shown in the table: JGA/JGB, MGA/MGB, DGA/DGB, RGA/RGB) before and after contact with 5 common products (coffee, food, gum, alcohol, cigarette smoke).
  • Interference Studies (potential interferents): Three potential interferents (whole blood, sodium azide, thimerosal) tested at four concentrations (0.05%, 0.10%, 0.25% and 0.5%) on salivary testosterone samples (number of samples not specified).

Data Provenance: The document does not specify the country of origin for the data. The studies appear to be prospective in nature, as they involve actively conducting experiments (e.g., preparation of samples, running assays, collecting samples before/after interventions).

3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts

This device is an immunoassay kit, not an AI/ML-powered diagnostic device that would typically rely on expert-established ground truth for its performance assessment in the manner described (e.g., radiologist interpreting images). The "ground truth" for this device's performance is established through quantitative measurements of testosterone in clinical samples and reference materials, using established analytical methods and traceable standards. Therefore, the concept of "number of experts" and "qualifications of those experts" for ground truth establishment in this context is not directly applicable in the same way it would be for AI/ML image analysis. The performance is assessed against known concentrations, reference intervals, and comparison to a legally marketed predicate device.

4. Adjudication method for the test set

Not applicable. This is an immunoassay-based diagnostic device where results are quantitative measurements, not subjective interpretations requiring adjudication.

5. If a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance

Not applicable. This is an immunoassay kit for quantitative measurement and does not involve human readers or AI assistance in the way described for an MRMC study.

6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the loop performance) was done

Not applicable. This is an immunoassay kit and not an algorithm. Its performance is tested as a standalone diagnostic tool.

7. The type of ground truth used

The ground truth for this device's performance relies on:

  • Known Concentrations: For precision, linearity, recovery, and dilution studies, samples are either prepared with known concentrations of testosterone or spiked with known quantities. The synthetic Testosterone used is traceable to the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) catalog number 1646009, Lot number J0G360.
  • Comparison to Predicate Device: For method comparison, the device's results are compared against those from a legally marketed predicate device (IBL Testosterone LIA, K033786).
  • Reference Intervals: For expected values, reference ranges are established by testing a large population of male and female subjects (120 of each).
  • Statistical Analysis: Performance is evaluated using statistical measures like %CV, R-squared values, and recovery percentages, aligned with CLSI guidelines.

8. The sample size for the training set

Not applicable. This is an immunoassay kit; it does not involve a "training set" in the context of machine learning. The various studies (precision, linearity, recovery, etc.) validate the analytical performance of the kit itself.

9. How the ground truth for the training set was established

Not applicable, as there is no training set for this type of device.

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November 19, 2014

BIO-ANALYSIS, INC. C/O REGINA O'MEARA PRINCIPAL 27735 TAMARA DRIVE YORBA LINDA CA 92887

Re: K133303 Trade/Device Name: Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) Kit, Pantex Sample Collection Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1675 Regulation Name: Blood specimen collection device Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JKA, CDZ Dated: November 17, 2014 Received: November 19, 2014

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K133303

Device Name Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA Kit Pantex Sample Collection Device

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA Kit is an Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) for the quantitative measurement of testosterone in human saliva collected with the Pantex Sample Collection Device. The measurement of testosterone is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving the male sex hormones (androgens), including primary and secondary hypogonadism, impotence in males hirsutism (excessive hair) and virilization (masculinization) due to tumors, polycystic ovaries and andrenogential syndromes.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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510(k) Summary Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA Kit

Submitted by:Pantex, Division of Bio-Analysis, Inc.1701 Berkeley StreetSanta Monica, CA 90404USA(310) 828-7423
Company Contact:Romulo Garza, Ph.D., President & Senior Scientist
Date:10/27/14
Trade Name:Common Name:Regulation Number and Panel:Classification Product Code:Classification:Pantex Sample Collection DeviceBlood Specimen Collection Device862.1675 / Clinical Chemistry (75)JKAClass II
Trade Name:Common Name:Regulation Number and Panel:Classification Product Code:Classification:Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA KitEnzyme immunoassay, Testosterone, salivary862.1608 / Clinical Chemistry (75)CDZClass I, Reserved

Predicate Device:

Device Name: Company: 510(k) Reference:

Testosterone Luminescence Immunoassay IBL International GMBH K033786

1. Device Description:

a. Test principle

The Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA kit, Cat # 635 is based on the competition principal and microplate separation. Testosterone calibrators of known concentration, unknown amounts of testosterone in saliva samples and a fixed amount of testosterone (analog) conjugated to horse radish peroxidase (Testosterone-HRP) compete for binding sites with a rabbit monoclonal antiserum bound to GARGG (goat anti-rabbit gamma globulin) coated wells of a microplate. After incubation, unbound components are washed away, enzyme substrate solution is added and a blue color formed. This reaction is stopped with an acid solution to produce a yellow color. The optical density is then read at 450 nm. The amount of Testosterone-HRP detected is inversely proportional to the amount of testosterone in a sample.

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b. Pantex Sample Collection Device

The Pantex collection device is a 10 mL, non-sterile, plain polypropylene tube with a screw cap. It is provided as 50 units per package. The expiration date of the Pantex Sample Collection Device is 48 months from the day of manufacture.

Kit Contents ﻦ

The kit consists of a 96 well GARGG (goat anti-rabbit gamma globulin) coated microplate (12x8 breakable strip wells), one concentrated stock testosterone calibrator (62,500 pg/ml), one stock testosterone control (40,000 pg/ml), both traceable to the USP, Anti-Testosterone (rabbit monoclonal), 20X concentrated testosterone-peroxidase (analog), substrate solution, stop reaction solution and 10X concentrated wash solution.

d. Intended Use

The Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone ELA Kit is an Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) for the quantitative measurement of testosterone in human saliva collected with the Pantex Sample Collection Device. The measurement of testosterone is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving the male sex hormones (androgens), including primary and secondary hypogonadism, impotence in males, and females hirsutism (excessive hair) and virilization (masculinization) due to tumors, polycystic ovaries and andrenogential syndromes.

Predicate Device:New Device:
IBL Testosterone LIA(K033786)Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA Kit(K133303)
Indicationsfor useLuminescence Immunoassay (LIA) for the in-vitro diagnostic quantitative measurement of testosterone in saliva.Measurement of testosterone (a male sex hormone) is used in the diagnosis of treatment of disorders involving the male sex hormones (androgens), including primary and secondary hypogonadism, impotence in males and in females, hirsutism (excessive hair) and virilization (masculinization) due to tumors, polycystic ovaries and adrenogenital syndromes.The Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA Kit is an Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) for the quantitative measurement of testosterone in human saliva collected with the Pantex Sample Collection Device. The measurement of testosterone is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving the male sex hormones (androgens), including primary and secondary hypogonadism, impotence in males and in females, hirsutism (excessive hair) and virilization (masculinization) due to tumors, polycystic ovaries and adrenogenital syndromes.
AnalyteFree TestosteroneFree Testosterone
SampleTypeSalivaSaliva
MethodLuminescence ImmunoassayEnzyme Immunoassay

2. Technology Comparison

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DetectionMethodMicroplate Luminometer readerMicroplate Colormetric reader
TestPrincipleLuminescence immunoassays (LIA) are based on the competition principle. An unknown amount of antigen present in the sample and a fixed amount of enzyme labeled antigen compete for the binding sites of the antibodies coated onto the wells of a microplate. After incubation the wells are washed to stop the competition reaction. After addition of the luminescence substrate solution, the intensity of the luminescence measured is inversely proportional to the amount of the antigen in the sample. Results of samples can be determined directly using the standard curve.Enzyme Immunoassays (EIA) are based on the competition principle. An unknown amount of antigen in the sample and a fixed amount of enzyme labeled antigen compete for the binding sites of antibodies coated onto a GARGG coated microplate. After incubation, the microplate is washed to stop the competition reaction and remove unbound components. After addition of the enzyme substrate (TMB) solution, color is formed and the optical density read. The intensity of the color measured is inversely proportional to the amount of the antigen present in the sample. Results of samples can be determined directly using the standard curve.
CalculationsQuantitative determination with standard curveQuantitative determination with standard curve
QualityControlUse of reference controls is recommendedUse of reference controls is recommended
AnalyticalMeasuringRange(AMR)2.0 pg/mL – 500 pg/mL6.4 pg/mL – 500 pg/mL
ExpectedValues(Normalrange)Female Age Median Range5-95% N 20-29 19.0 5.5-49.0 40 30-39 17.3 5.2-49.0 39 40-49 13.8 4.5-49.0 47 50-59 13.2 3.6-49.0 53 60-69 15.8 2.9-38.8 33 Male 20-29 78.8 41.4-142.5 55 30-39 58.8 31.8-100.4 35 40-49 54.4 30.1-97.8 48 50-59 54.8 30.0-92.0 64 60-69 42.9 23.2-86.9 63Female Age Median(pg/mL) 95% ref.limits 90% CI(pg/mL) N 20-49 17.20 3.91-40.9 3.70-50.0 120 50-70 14.75 4.51-34.17 4.2-35.1 120 Male 20-49 86.6 41.12-142.16 33.6-157.9 120 50-70 60.15 24.03-119.52 22.0-131.9 120
Limits ofDetectionAnalytical Sensitivity = 1.8 pg/mLLimit of Blank (LoB)1.8 pg/mLLimit of Detection (LoD)2.1 pg/mLLimit of Quantitation (LoQ)3.9 pg/mL
SalivaCollectionDeviceIBL Saliva Sampling Set (conical polypropylene tubes with 2.0 mL capacity).Pantex sample collection device, Cat # PCD602. The Pantex collection device is a 10 mL, non-sterile, plain polypropylene tube with a screw cap. The expiration date of the device is 48 months from the day of

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manufacture.
InterferenceDid not test for interferences insalivary testosterone measurementwhen testing with caffeine, food,nicotine, alcohol. or chewing gum.An in-vivo study with caffeine, food,nicotine, alcohol and chewing gumnot reveal significant interference in themeasurement of testosterone in salivausing the Pantex Salivary DirectTestosterone EIA Kit, Cat #635.Table Continues
Stability andStorage ofKit reagentsStated as stable at 2-8°C until kitsexpiration date4 months at 2-8°C. The stability study isstill on-going.

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3. Test Summary

Performance Characteristics

The performance characteristics of the Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA Kit were based on evaluations by the following analytical performance tests. All saliva samples used in the performance testing were collected and processed through the Pantex Sample Collection Device (Cat # PCD602).

a. Precision/Reproducibility

The intra-assay precision was determined from 20 replicates of low, medium and high saliva pools.

SampleNMean (pg/mL)StandardDeviation(pg/mL)%CV
Low2021.01.0635.1
Medium20174.73.6412.1
High20318.713.5174.2

The inter-assay precision was determined from the mean of the average of duplicates for 12 separate assays with low, medium and high saliva pools.

SampleNMean (pg/mL)StandardDeviation(pg/mL)%CV
Low1219.11.2326.4
Medium12155.67.1064.6
High12285.58.8473.1

The inter-lot precision was determined by duplicate measurements of five (5) saliva samples and two levels of one (1) spiked control in saliva like matrix, using three (3) different reagent lots. The results of intra-assay, inter-assay and inter-lot variation concluded a %CV of ≤10% for each sample tested.

SalivaSamplesIDLot # 007mean(pg/ml)Lot # 008mean(pg/ml)Lot # 009mean(pg/ml)Inter-lotmean(pg/ml)Inter-lotStd. Dev.(pg/ml)Inter-lot%CV(pg/ml)
1314.6324.0320.1319.64.7231.5
2101.897.499.399.52.2072.2
369.269.461.066.54.7937.2
48.89.79.99.50.5866.2
523.821.721.322.31.3436.0
C121.119.520.520.40.8084.0
C2210.2196.3212.2206.28.6604.2

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Repeatability

This study was conducted during 5 days of a familiarization period and 20 days of testing. Two assays were performed daily with a minimum of 1 hour between assays. Three (3) different reagents lots and three (3) saliva pools were used for the study (low, medium and high concentration). The pools were aliquoted and frozen until the day of assay.

SampleConcentrationNMean(pg/mL)RepeatabilityTotal Precision
Low10019.40.83.81.15.6
Medium100155.33.72.57.95.3
High100275.67.42.511.94.0
Control 110019.30.94.61.25.8
Control 2100201.43.81.88.24.0

Precision Study Data Summary

b. Linearity

Ten (10) sample concentrations that span the assay measuring range were prepared and assayed per CLSI EP6-A, Evaluation of the Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures.

S=10 samples (dilutions)

Concentration = (C1V1 + C10V10)/(V1+V10)

C1V1C10V10CalculatedConcentrationObservedConcentrationRecovery
pg/mlmlpg/mlmlpg/mlpg/ml%
1*5.55.294.5
25.20.889631.50.11174.776.3102.1
35.20.778631.50.222144.2153.6106.5
45.20.667631.50.333213.8216.1101.1
55.20.556631.50.444283.3275.397.2
65.20.444631.50.556353.4323.691.6
75.20.333631.50.667422.9401.895.0
85.20.222631.50.778492.5461.793.8
95.20.111631.50.889562.0561.499.9
10*650.0631.597.2
  • Targets of low and high sample concentrations.

The results demonstrate that the assay is linear from 5.5 - 650.0 pg/mL. (Y=0.9597x + 3.335, R2 = 0.99685)

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c. Recovery

Seven (7) saliva samples containing different levels of endogenous testosterone were spiked with known
quantities of testosterone and assayed.
SampleEndogenous(pg/ml)Added(pg/ml)Expected(pg/ml)Observed(pg/ml)Recovery(%)
110.0007.81317.81319.400108.9
219.00015.62534.62536.300104.8
327.60031.25058.85054.50092.6
428.20062.50090.70095.100104.9
59.800125.000134.800127.90094.9
6103.700250.000353.700346.80098.0
738.600500.000538.600497.60092.4

d. Manual Dilution

A 1:10 sample manual dilution study was performed utilizing six (6) samples to verify the accuracy of the dilution procedure with a dilution factor of 10. The following table indicates the summary of results:

SubjectObservedEndogenousValue(pg/mL)TestosteroneSpiked(pg/mL)ExpectedValue(pg/mL)Observed1:10 dilutedValue(pg/mL)AppliedFactor 10(pg/mL)Recovery(%)
AL-209346.70346.733.333396.0
AL-210274.30274.326.526596.6
*AL-225133.1500633.167.2672106.1
AL-227229.50229.522.722798.9
*AL-22810075085093.1931109.5
*AL-247125.810001125.8121.31213107.7
  • Spiked samples.

4. Reagent Stability/Sample Stability/Expected Values

The long term stability study for reagents stored at 2 - 8° C is currently on-going; however, at the time of this executive summary report the expiration date supported by the results obtained on the stability study is 4 months from the manufacturing date when the reagents are stored at 2 - 8° C. As the stability study progresses, the expiration date will be upgraded accordingly.

a. Open Vial Stability

ConditionStabilityStorage Temperature
Open vial stability31 days2 - 8°C
Working Testosterone-HRP Conjugate solution31 days2 - 8°C
Diluted working testosterone stock calibrator31 days2 - 8°C
Diluted working testosterone stock control31 days2 - 8°C

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b.Sample Stability

Storage20-28°C37°C2-8°C≤-15°C(7 freeze/thaw cycles)≤-15°C(Long term)
StabilityUp to 7 daysUp to 7 daysUp to 7 daysUp to 7 daysUp to 180 days

Sample Shipping, Handling and Storage Conditions Stability C.

The samples were shipped to a location outside the testing site on 7/2/14 and returned to the testing site on 7/11/14 representing a total of 9 days in transit; thereafter, the samples were stored at 2-8℃, 20-28°C, 37°C and ≤-15°C for 7 days and tested after 3 days and 7 days. Based on the results obtained, it appears that the samples retained their physical integrity and testosterone levels remained unaffected for 9 days in transit and up to 7 days when stored at the stated temperatures.

Storage2-8°C androomtemperatureduring transit20-28°C37°C2-8°C<-15°C
In transitstabilityuponreturn tothetestingsiteUp to 9 days
AfterreturningstabilityUp to 7 daysUp to 7 daysUp to 7 daysUp to 7days

5. Expected Reference Values:

The reference range was established by testing 120 male saliva samples and 120 female saliva samples to have an equal number of male samples. The reference range and median were calculated using CLSI C28-A3 as a guide. The following tables indicate the summary of the results.

Female Expected Values:

Subjects(Number)Age(Age)Median (pg/mL)95% ReferenceLimits (pg/mL)90% CI (pg/mL)
12020-4917.203.91 - 40.993.70 - 50.0
12050-7014.754.51 - 34.174.2 - 35.1

Male Expected Values:

Subjects(Number)Age(Age)Median (pg/mL)95% ReferenceLimits (pg/mL)90% CI (pg/mL)
12020-4986.641.12 - 142.1633.6 - 157.9
12050-7060.1524.03 - 119.5222.0 - 131.9

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6. Detection Limits:

The Detection Limit Study for determining the limit of the blank (LoB), limit of detection (LoD) and the limit of quantitation (LoQ) for the Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA Kit, Cat #635 was performed using several low testosterone samples and two different reagent lot numbers that were assayed twice per day over a period of 3 days. (Reference, CLSI EP 17-A, protocols for Determination of Limits of Detection and Limits of Quantitation).

Limit of the Blank(LoB)pg/mLLimit of Detection(LoD)pg/mLLimit of Quantitation(LoQ)pg/mL
1.82.13.9

7. Analytical Specificity/Cross Reactivity

The cross reactivity of the antiserum was determined by spiking three (3) saliva pools (low, medium and high) with two (2) concentrations (10,000 pg/ml and 20,0000 pg/mL) of each potential cross reactant. The percent cross reaction was calculated using the following equation as per CLSI (EPT-A2) guidelines.

The % Cross-reactivity = 100* [measured value - true value]

[concentration of interferant ]

Where, Measured value = is the spiked measured value = is the un-spiked obtained value and concentration of interferant = is the amount of the compound spiked

CompoundLow Testosteronesample (% CrossReactivity)Medium TestosteroneSample (% CrossReactivity)High Testosteronesample (% CrossReactivity)
Testosterone100100100
11 ß-OH Testosterone0.4070.4860.242
11 a-OH Testosterone0.8691.0330.601
5 α-Dihydro-Testosterone5.5405.4745.347
Androstenedione0.7180.8760.604
Methyl Testosterone1.4101.5970.889
Testosterone SO40.0050.0100.067
DHEA SO40.0010.0010.006
DHEA0.0010.0030.006
7-Keto DHEA0.0030.0040.008
Progesterone0.2430.2760.179
Cortisol0.0050.0020.005
17 ß-Estradiol0.1750.1730.135
17 a-Estradiol0.0070.0020.008
Cortisone0.0140.0130.013
Danazol0.0110.0180.063
Dexamethasone0.0070.0250.051
D-5-Androstene-3 ß, 17 ß -diol0.6910.8270.497
Estrone0.0150.0030.012
Ethisterone0.0370.0500.084
Norgestrel0.0330.0200.071

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Testosterone propionate0.0680.0650.134
5 α-Androstane-3 β, 17 β-diol2.4972.7452.571
11-Keto Testosterone0.1370.1580.079
Prednisone0.0380.0090.018
Prednisolone0.0230.0070.028

8. Method Comparison Studies

A comparative study was performed between the Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA Kit Cat #635 and a FDA cleared predicate device. A total of 106 samples were used for the study (range 6.45-458.35 pg/ml) of which 9 samples were spiked representing 8.5 % (range 252.1 - 424.2 pg/mL) of the total number of samples. The results show the following regression and correlation statistics.

Linear Regression equation$Y = 0.9035X + 5.81$
Correlation$R^2 = 0.98$

Traceability

The synthetic Testosterone used in the manufacturing of the Testosterone Stock Calibrator and the Testosterone Stock Control is traceable to the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) catalog number 1646009, Lot number J0G360.

9. Interference Studies

Using CLSI-A2 Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry as a guide, an in-vivo simulated experiment was performed after collecting saliva samples from subjects before (control) and after contact (exposed) with five (5) commonly consumed products (coffee, food, gum, alcohol and cigarette smoke). The control and exposed samples were tested with the Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA Kit, Cat #635. The results indicated no significant differences in salivary testosterone values between the controls and exposed samples.

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Sample IDInterferenceSubstanceCollection TimeObserved value(pg/mL)Recovery fromControl
JGA-Day1No food8:00 AM23.1
JGB-Day1Food8:15 AM22.597.4
JGA-Day 2No coffee8:00 AM25.7
JGB-Day 2Coffee8:15 AM26.2101.9
JGA-Day3No wine8:00 AM21.8
Wine8:15 AM22.0100.9
JGA-Day 4No gum8:00 AM15.4
Gum8:15 AM16.2105.2
JGA-Day 5No smoke8:00 AM25.5
Smoke8:15 AM25.399.2
MGA-Day1No food8:00 AM42.0
MGB-Day1Food8:15 AM39.293.3
MGA-Day 2No coffee8:00 AM41.1
MGB-Day 2Coffee8:15 AM39.997.1
MGA-Day3No wine8:00 AM28.4
MGB-Day 3Wine8:15 AM29.0102.1
MGA-Day 4No gum8:00 AM47.1
MGB-Day 4Gum8:15 AM46.899.4
MGA-Day 5No smoke8:00 AM40.0
MGB-Day 5Smoke8:15 AM38.796.8
DGA-Day1No food8:00 AM86.1
DGB-Day1Food8:15 AM87.9102.1
DGA-Day 2No coffee8:00 AM63.1
DGB-Day 2Coffee8:15 AM65.5103.8
DGA-Day3No wine8:00 AM123.9
DGB-Day 3Wine8:15 AM118.795.8
DGA-Day 4No gum8:00 AM99.1
DGB-Day 4Gum8:15 AM101.0101.9
DGA-Day 5No smoke8:00 AM70.5
DGB-Day 5Smoke8:15 AM71.7101.7
In-vivo simulated experiment results

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Sample IDInterferenceSubstanceCollection TimeObserved value(pg/mL)Recovery fromControl
RGA-Day1No food8:00 AM43.7
RGB-Day1Food8:15 AM41.394.5
RGA-Day 2No coffee8:00 AM41.7
RGB-Day 2Coffee8:15 AM43.8105.0
RGA-Day3No wine8:00 AM33.1
RGB-Day 3Wine8:15 AM32.698.5
RGA-Day 4No gum8:00 AM36.8
RGB-Day 4Gum8:15 AM37.3101.4
RGA-Day 5No smoke8:00 AM35.4
RGB-Day 5Smoke8:15 AM36.9104.2

Using CLSI-A2 as a guide, an interference study was conducted using three (3) potential interferants whole blood, sodium azide and thimerosal to determine their effects on salivary testosterone samples. The interferants were tested using the following concentrations 0.05%, 0.10%, 0.25% and 0.5%. Based on the results, it was determined that whole blood, thimerosal and sodium azide affect salivary testosterone samples by either increasing or suppressing testosterone values. Saliva samples containing any of the three interferants in question should be avoided when using the Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA Kit, Cat # 635.

10. Conclusion:

Taken together, the performance characteristics, comparison studies with a predicate device and acceptable statistical performance studies in this 510(k) Class I Reserved submission demonstrates that the Pantex Salivary Direct Testosterone EIA Kit, Cat #635, is safe and effective for its intended use and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device

§ 862.1675 Blood specimen collection device.

(a)
Identification. A blood specimen collection device is a device intended for medical purposes to collect and to handle blood specimens and to separate serum from nonserum (cellular) components prior to further testing. This generic type device may include blood collection tubes, vials, systems, serum separators, blood collection trays, or vacuum sample tubes.(b)
Classification. Class II.