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The Atellica® CH Creatinine_3 (Crea3) assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of creatinine in human serum, plasma (lithium heparin, dipotassium EDTA, and sodium heparin), and urine using the Atellica® CH Analyzer. Such measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases, and in monitoring renal dialysis.

The Atellica CH Crea3 assay is based on the reaction of picrate with creatinine in an alkaline medium to produce a red chromophore creatinine picrate complex. The rate of complex formation is measured at 505/571 nm and is proportional to the creatinine concentration. The Atellica CH Crea3 assay is a modification of the Jaffe method, using rate blanking and intercept correction. Rate blanking is used to minimize bilirubin interference. Also, because non-specific serum/plasma protein interactions with this reagent have been found to produce a positive bias of approximately 0.3 mg/dL (26.5 µmol/L), serum/plasma measurements are automatically corrected by subtracting 0.3 mg/dL (26.5 µmol/L) from each result.

The Atellica® IM High-Sensitivity Troponin I (TnIH) assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of cardiac troponin I in human serum or plasma (lithium heparin) using the Atellica® IM Analyzer. The assay can be used to aid in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The Atellica IM TnIH assay can be used as an aid in prognosis for 30-, 182-, and 365-day all-cause mortality (ACM) and major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in patients presenting with signs and symptoms suggestive of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). MACE consists of myocardial infarction, urgent revascularization, cardiac death, or heart failure hospitalization.

The Atellica® IM TnIH assay is a 3-site sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology. The Solid Phase reagent consists of magnetic particles conjugated with streptavidin with 2 bound biotinylated capture monoclonal antibodies, each recognizing a unique cTnl epitope. The Lite Reagent comprises a conjugate with an architecture consisting of a proprietary acridinium ester and a recombinant anti-human cTnl sheep Fab covalently attached to bovine serum albumin (BSA) for chemiluminescent detection. A direct relationship exists between the amount of cTnl present in the patient sample and the amount of relative light units (RLUs) detected by the system.

The Atellica® CH High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein 2 (hCRP2) assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of the concentration of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin or K2 EDTA) on the Atellica® CH Analyzer. Measurements from Atellica® CH High Sensitivity C -Reactive Protein 2 (hCRP2) may be used as an aid in identification of individuals at risk for future cardiovascular disease. Measurement of hCRP2, when used in coniunction with traditional clinical laboratory evaluation of acute coronary syndromes, may be useful as an independent marker of prognosis for recurrent events in patients with stable coronary disease or acute coronary syndromes.

The Atellica CH High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein 2 (hCRP2) assay is used for the quantitative determination of C-Reactive protein in human serum and plasma using the Atellica CH analyzer. This device is two ready-to-use reagent packs consisting of 23.1mL Phosphate buffer, polidocanol (1.9g/L), and sodium azide (0.1%) in Pack 1 and 12.3mL Mouse anti-CRP monoclonal antibodies (13mg/L), polystyrene particles (1g/L), human albumin (0.05%) and sodium azide (<0.1%) in Pack 2. This product consists of two (2) kits consisting of 360 tests each for a total of 720 tests. Polystyrene particles coated with monoclonal antibodies specific to human CRP are aggregated when mixed with samples containing CRP. These aggregates scatter a beam of light passed through the sample. The intensity of the scattered light is proportional to the concentration of the respective protein in the sample. The result is evaluated by comparison with a standard of known concentration. The system automatically performs the following steps: - 1. For serum/plasma, dispenses 30 µL of primary sample and 90 µL of Atellica CH Diluent into a dilution cuvette. - 2. Dispenses 100 µL of Reagent 1 into a reaction cuvette. - 3. Dispenses 3 µL of pre-diluted sample into a reaction cuvette. - 4. Dispenses 45 µL of Reagent 2 into a reaction cuvette. - 5. Mixes and incubates the mixture at 37°C. - 6. Measures the absorbance after Reagent 2 addition. - 7. Reports results. Atellica CH High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein 2 (hCRP2) assay is used in conjunction with the Atellica CH Analyzer and Atellica CH Protein 2 Calibrator (PROT2 CAL)

The Atellica® CH Phencyclidine (Pcp) assay is for in the qualitative or semiguantitative analyses of phencyclidine in human urine using the Atellica® CI Analyzer, using a cutoff of 25 ng/mL. The Pop assay provides only a preliminary analytical test result. A more specific alternative chemical must be used to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GCMS) is the preferred confirmatory method. The semiquantitative mode is for purposes of enabling laboratories to determine an appropriate dilution of the specimen for confirmation by a confirmatory method such as gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC-MS) or liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) or permitting laboratories to establish quality control procedures. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be applied to any drug-of-abuse test result, particularly when preliminary positive results are used. The Atellica® CH Vancomycin (Vanc) assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of vancomycin in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin) using the Atellica® CI Analyzer. Vanc test results may be used in the diagnosis and treatment of vancomycin overdose and in monitoring levels of vancomycin to ensure appropriate therapy.

The Atellica CH Pcp assay is a homogenous enzyme immunoassay based on competition between drug in the specimen and drug labeled with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) for antibody binding sites. G6PDH activity decreases upon binding to the antibody, so the drug concentration in the specimen can be measured in terms of enzyme activity. Active enzyme converts nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) to NADH in the presence of glucose-6-phosphate (G6P), resulting in an absorbance change that is measured spectrophotometrically at 340/410 nm. Endogenous G6PDH does not interfere because the coenzyme NAD+ functions only with the bacterial (Leuconostoc mesenteroides) enzyme employed in the assay. The Atellica CH Vanc assay is based on a homogeneous particle enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (PETINIA) technique which uses a synthetic particle-vancomycin conjugate (PR) and monoclonal vancomycin specific antibody (Ab). Vancomycin present in the sample competes with vancomycin on the particles for available antibody, thereby decreasing the rate of aggregation. Hence, the rate of aggregation is inversely proportional to the concentration of vancomycin in the sample. The rate of aggregation is measured using bichromatic turbidimetric readings at 545 and 694 nm.

The A-LYTE® Integrated Multisensor (IMT Na K Cl) is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of sodium, potassium, and chloride (Na, K, Cl) in human serum, plasma (lithium heparin) and urine using the Atellica® Cl Analyzer. Measurements of sodium obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of aldosteronism (excessive secretion of the hormone aldosterone), diabetes insipidus (chronic excretion of arge amounts of dilute urine, accompanied by extreme thirst), adrenal hypertension, Addison's disease (caused by destruction of the adrenal glands), dehydration, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance. Measurements of potassium obtained by this device are used to monitor electrolyte balance in the diagnosis and treatment of disease conditions characterized by low or high blood potassium levels. Chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders such as cystic fibrosis and diabetic acidosis.

The A-LYTE Na, K, and Cl assays use indirect Integrated Multisensor Technology (IMT). There are four electrodes used to measure electrolytes. Three of these electrodes are ionselective for sodium, potassium and chloride. A reference is also incorporated in the multisensor. A diluted sample (1:10 with A-LYTE IMT Diluent)) is positioned in the sensor and Na+. K+ or Cl- ions establish equilibrium with the electrode surface. A potential is generated proportional to the logarithm of the analyte activity in the sample. The electrical potential generated on a sample is compared to the electrical potential generated on a standard solution, and the concentration of the desired ions is calculated by use of the Nernst equation.

The Atellica® CI Analyzer is an automated, integrated system in vitro diagnostic tests on clinical specimens. The system is intended for the qualitative analysis of various body fluids, using photometry, turbidimetric, chemiluminescent, and integrated ionselective electrode technology for clinical use. The Atellica® IM Thyroid Stimulating Hormone 3-Ultra (TSH3-UL) assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH, thyrotropin) in human serum and plasma (EDTA and lithium heparin) using the Atellica® CI Analyzer. Measurements of thyroid stimulating hormone produced by the anterior pituitary are used in the diagnosis of thyroid or pituitary disorders. The Atellica® CH Albumin BCP (AlbP) assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of albumin in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin, potassum EDTA) using the Atellica® CI Analyzer. Albumin measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous diseases primarily involving the liver or kidneys.

The Atellica® CI Analyzer is an automated, integrated system designed to perform in vitro diagnostic tests on clinical specimens. The system is intended for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of various body fluids, using photometric, turbidimetric, chemiluminescent, and integrated ionselective electrode technology for clinical use. The Atellica CI Analyzer with Atellica® Rack Handler supports both clinical chemistry (CH) and Immunoassay (IM) features and contains all the necessary hardware, electronics, and software to automatically process samples and generate results, including sample and reagent dispensing, mixing, and incubating. The Atellica IM TSH3-UL assay is a third-generation assay that employs anti-FITC monoclonal antibody covalently bound to paramagnetic particles, an FITC-labeled anti-TSH capture mouse monoclonal antibody, and a tracer consisting of a proprietary acridinium ester and an anti-TSH mouse monoclonal antibody conjugated to bovine serum albumin (BSA) for chemiluminescent detection The Atellica CH Albumin BCP (AlbP) assay is an adaptation of the bromocresol purple dy-e binding method reported by Carter and Louderback et al. In the Atellica CH AlbP assay, serum or plasma albumin quantitatively binds to BCP to form an albumin-BCP complex that is measured as an endpoint reaction at 596/694 nm coenzyme NAD+ functions only with the bacterial (Leuconostoc mesenteroides) enzyme employed in the assay.

The Atellica® CH Diazo Direct Bilirubin (D DBil) assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of direct bilirubin in human serum and plasma using the Atellica® CH Analyzer. Measurement of direct bilirubin, an organic compound formed during the normal and abnormal destruction of red blood cells, is used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic-hematological, and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gall bladder block.

Atellica® CH Diazo Direct Bilirubin is a Photometric test using 2,4-dichloroaniline (DCA). Direct bilirubin in presence of diazotized 2,4-dichloroaniline forms a red colored azocompound in acidic solution. Absorbance is measured at 545/658 nm.

The ADVIA Centaur® Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin) using the ADVIA Centaur® XP system. The measurement of AMH is used as an aid in the assessment of the ovarian reserve in women presenting to fertility clinics. This assay is intended to distinguish between women with AFC (antral follicle count) values > 15 (high ovarian reserve) and women with AFC values ≤ 15 (normal or diminished ovarian reserve). This assay is intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings, such as AFC, before starting fertility therapy. This assay is not intended to be used for monitoring women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation in an Assisted Reproduction Technology program.

The ADVIA Centaur AMH assay is a sandwich immunoassay using direct acridinium ester-based chemiluminometric technology. Two monoclonal anti-AMH antibodies are employed in the assay. The first antibody in the Lite Reagent is a mouse monoclonal anti-AMH antibody labeled with acridinium ester. The second antibody is a biotinylated mouse monoclonal anti-AMH antibody coupled to streptavidin-coated magnetic particles in the Solid Phase. A direct relationship exists between the amount of AMH present in the patient sample and the amount of relative light units detected by the system. Dose concentration results (ng/mL) are calculated based on a 2-point calibration from a pre-defined master curve. Materials include: ADVIA Centaur AMH ReadyPack® primary reagent pack: Solid Phase (Streptavidin-coated paramagnetic microparticles with biotinylated mouse monoclonal anti-human AMH antibody in buffer; sodium azide (< 0.1%); blocker (bovine); surfactant; preservatives) ADVIA Centaur AMH ReadyPack® ancillary reagent pack: Ancillary Reagent (Mouse monoclonal anti-human AMH antibody labeled with acridinium ester in buffer (~0.6 µg/mL); sodium azide (<0.1%); blocker (bovine, murine); stabilizers; surfactant; preservatives) AMH CAL: After reconstitution, low and high levels of AMH antigen (bovine) in defibrinated human plasma; sodium azide (< 0.1%); preservatives

The Atellica® CH Diazo Total Bilirubin (D TBil) assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of total bilirubin in adults and children (non-neonates) in human serum and plasma using the Atellica® CH Analyzer. Measurement of total bilirubin, an organic compound formed during the normal and abnormal destruction of red blood cells, is used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic hematological, and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gall bladder block.

Atellica CH Diazo Total Bilirubin is a photometric test using 2,4-dichloroaniline (DCA). Direct bilirubin in presence of diazotized 2,4-dichloroaniline forms a red colored azocompound in acidic solution. A specific mixture of detergents enables the determination of the total bilirubin.

The C-Reactive Protein Extended Range (RCRP) method used on the Dimension® clinical chemistry system is an in vitro diagnostic test intended for the quantitative determination of CRP in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin). Measurement of C-Reactive Protein is useful for the detection and evaluation of infection, tissue injury, inflammatory disorders and associated diseases.

The RCRP method is based on a particle enhanced turbidimetric immunoassay (PETIA) technique. Synthetic particles coated with antibody to C-Reactive Protein (AbPR) aggregate in the presence of C-Reactive Protein in the sample. The increase in turbidity which accompanies aggregation is proportional to the C-Reactive Protein concentration.