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The VerifyNow PRUTest is a whole blood test used in the laboratory or point of care setting to measure the level of platelet P2Y12 receptor blockade. For in vitro diagnostic use. For professional use only.

The VerifyNow System is a turbidimetric-based optical detection system that measures plateletinduced aggregation. The system consists of an instrument, a disposable test device and quality control materials. Quality control measures include an instrument based electronic quality control (EOC). two levels of wet quality controls (WOC), internal quality controls, and shipping controls. The instrument controls all assay sequencing, temperature, reagent-sample mixing and performs self-diagnostics. The degree of platelet function is determined and the result is displayed. The VerifyNow PRUTest device contains three lyophilized reagent pellets in separate reaction chambers within the test device: 1) ADP pellet consisting of a preparation of Fibrinogen and BSA coated beads, adenosine-5-diphosphate (ADP), prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), dye, buffer, and a preservative; 2) TRAP pellet (Internal Control) consisting of a preparation of iso-TRAP (Thrombin Receptor Activating Peptide), Fibrinogen and BSA coated beads, buffer, dye, and a preservative; and 3) No-Agonist Pellet (NAP) consisting of a preparation of BSA coated beads, dye, buffer, and a preservative.

The VerifyNow-P2Y12 Assay is a whole blood assay used in the laboratory or point of care setting to measure the level of platelet P2Y12 receptor blockade.

The VerifyNow System is a turbidimetric based optical detection system, which measures platelet induced aggregation as an increase in light transmittance. The system consists of a stand-alone instrument and disposable assay device with reagents based on microbead agglutination technology. The quality control system includes an electronic control, an assay device internal control, and two levels of liquid control. The instrument controls assay sequencing, establishes the assay temperature, controls the reagent-sample mixing for the required duration, determines the degree of platelet function, displays the results and status information to the user, and performs self-diagnostics. The assay device contains a lyophilized preparation of human fibrinogen coated beads. adenosine-5-diphosphate (ADP), a peptide, a fatty acid, buffer, and preservative. The patient sample is citrated whole blood, which is automatically dispensed from the blood collection tube into the assay device by the instrument, with no blood handling required by the user. Fibrinogen-coated microparticles are used in the VerifyNow-P2Y12 assay device to bind activated platelet GP IIb/Illa receptors. ADP is incorporated into the assay to activate platelets, and the reagent is formulated to specifically measure P2Y12 - mediated platelet aggregation. When the activated platelets are exposed to the fibrinogen-coated microparticles, aggregation occurs in proportion to the number of activated platelet receptors. The VerifyNow-P2Y12 Assay reports results in P2Y12 Reaction Units (PRU).

The VerifyNow Aspirin Assay is a qualitative assay to aid in the detection of platelet dysfunction due to aspirin ingestion in citrated whole blood for the point of care or laboratory setting. This assay is not for use in patients with underlying congenital platelet abnormalities, patients with non-aspirin induced acquired platelet abnormalities or in patients receiving non-aspirin anti-platelet agents (may be used in patients treated with selective COX-2 inhibitors, e.g., celecoxib (Celebrex®) and rofecoxib (Vioxx®).

The VerifyNow System is a turbidimetric based optical detection system which measures platelet induced aggregation as an increase in light transmittance. The system consists of a stand-alone instrument and disposable assay device with reagents based on microbead agglutination technology. The quality control system includes an electronic quality control, an assay device internal control, and two levels of external, wet quality control controls. The instrument controls assay sequencing, establishes the assay temperature, controls the reagentsample mixing for the required duration, determines the degree of platelet function, displays the results and status information to the user, and performs self-diagnostics. The assay device contains a lyophilized preparation of human fibrinogen coated beads, platelet agonist, a peptide, bovine serum albumin, buffer, and stabilizer. The patient sample is citrated whole blood, which is automatically dispensed from the blood collection tube into the assay device by the instrument, with no blood handling required by the user. Fibrinogen-coated microparticles are used in the VerifyNow-Aspirin assay device to bind activated platelet GP IIb/Ila receptors. When the activated platelets are exposed to the fibrinogen-coated microparticles, aggregation occurs in proportion to the number of activated platelet receptors. To ensure consistent and uniform activation of the platelets, the agonist arachidonic acid is incorporated into the assay device. The VerifyNow-Aspirin Assay reports results in Aspirin Reaction Units (ARU).

The Ultegra® Rapid Platelet Function Assay-ASA (RPFA-ASA) is a qualitative test to aid in the detection of platelet dysfunction due to aspirin (ASA) ingestion in citrated whole blood for the point of care or laboratory setting. Not for use in patients with underlying congenital platelet abnormalities, patients with non-ASA induced acquired platelet abnormalities or in patients receiving non-ASA anti-platelet agents (may be used in patients treated with selective COX-2 inhibitors, e.g., celecoxib (Celebrex®) and rofecoxib (Vioxx®)).

The Ultegra System is a turbidimetric based optical detection system which measures platelet induced aggregation as an increase in light transmittance. The system consists of a stand-alone analyzer and disposable test cartridge with reagents based on microbead agglutination technology. The quality control system includes an electronic control and two levels of liquid control. The analyzer controls assay sequencing, establishes the assay temperature, controls the reagent-sample mixing for the required duration, determines the degree of platelet function, displays the results and status information to the user, and performs self-diagnostics. The test cartridge contains a lyophilized preparation of human fibrinogen coated beads, platelet agonist, buffer, and preservative. The patient sample is citrated whole blood, which is automatically dispensed from the blood collection tube into the test cartridge by the analyzer, with no blood handling required by the user. Fibrinogen-coated microparticles are used in the Ultegra RPFA-ASA cartridge to bind to available platelet receptors. When the activated platelets are exposed to the fibringgen-coated microparticles, agglutination occurs in proportion to the number of available platelet receptors. To ensure consistent and uniform activation of the platelets, cationic propyl gallate (c-PG) is incorporated into the assay cartridge to induce platelet activation without fibrin formation. The Ultegra Analyzer is designed to measure this agglutination as an increase in light transmittance. Utregra RPFA-ASA Assay results are reported as Aspirin Reaction Units (ARU).

The Ultegra Rapid Platelet Function Assay - TRAP (RPFA -TRAP) is a semi-quantitative, whole blood platelet function assay used to measure glycoprotein (GP) IIb/Illa receptor blockade in patients treated with abciximab or eptifibatide. Ultegra RPFA-TRAP results should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data available to the clinician.

The Ultegra System is a turbidimetric based optical detection system which measures platelet induced aggregation as an increase in light transmittance. The system consists of a stand-alone analyzer and disposable test cartridge with reagents based on microbead agglutination technology. The quality control system includes an electronic control and two levels of liquid control. The analyzer controls assay sequencing, establishes the assay temperature, controls the reagent-sample mixing for the required duration, determines the degree of platelet function, displays the results and status information to the user, and performs self-diagnostics. The test cartridge contains a lyophilized preparation of human fibrinogen coated beads, thrombin receptor activating peptide (iso-TRAP), buffer, and preservative. The patient sample is whole blood, which is automatically dispensed from the blood collection tube into the test cartridge by the analyzer, with no blood handling required by the user. The Ultegra RPFA Assay is based upon the ability of activated platelets to bind fibrinogen. Fibrinogen coated microparticles agglutinate in whole blood in proportion to the number of unblocked platelet GP Ilb/Illa receptors. The rate of microbead agglutination is more rapid and reproducible if platelets are activated. Therefore the reagent iso-TRAP is incorporated into the assay to induce platelet activation without fibrin formation. As activated platelets bind and agglutinate fibrinogen coated beads, there is an increase in light transmittance which is measured by the Ultegra Analyzer. Results are reported in Platelet Aggregation Units (PAU).

The Ultegra Rapid Platelet Function Assay (RPFA) is a semi-quantitative, whole blood platelet function assay used to measure glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa receptor blockade in patients treated with abciximab. Ultegra RPFA results should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data available to the clinician.

The Ultegra System is a turbidimetric based optical detection system which measures platelet induced aggregation as an increase in light transmittance. The system consists of a stand-alone analyzer and disposable test cartridge with reagents based on microbead agglutination technology. The quality control system includes an electronic control and two levels of liquid control. The analyzer controls assay sequencing, establishes the assay temperature, controls the reagent-sample mixing for the required duration, determines the degree of platelet function, displays the results and status information to the user, and performs self-diagnostics. The test cartridge contains a lyophilized preparation of human fibrinogen coated beads, thrombin receptor activating peptide (iso-TRAP), buffer, and preservative. The patient sample is citrated whole blood, which is automatically dispensed from the blood collection tube into the test cartridge by the analyzer, with no blood handling required by the user. The Ultegra RPFA is based upon the ability of activated platelets to bind fibrinogen. Fibrinogen coated microparticles agglutinate in whole blood in proportion to the number of unblocked platelet GP Ilb/IIIa receptors. The rate of microbead agglutination is more rapid and reproducible if platelets are activated. Therefore the reagent iso-TRAP is incorporated into the assay to induce platelet activation without fibrin formation. As activated platelets bind and agglutinate fibrinogen coated beads, there is an increase in light transmittance. The analyzer is designed to measure this change in optical signal due to agglutination.