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Immunoassays for the in vitro quantitative determination of the soluble fms like tyrosine kinase-1/placental growth factor (sFlt-1/PlGF) ratio in human serum. The sFlt-1/PlGF ratio is indicated as an aid in the risk assessment of pregnant women, with a singleton pregnancy (23+0 to 34+6/7 weeks' gestation) hospitalized for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (preeclampsia, chronic hypertension with or without superimposed preeclampsia, or gestational hypertension), to develop preeclampsia with severe features within two weeks from testing. The sFit-1/PlGF ratio should be used in conjunction with clinical assessment and routine laboratory testing. The electrochemiluminescence immunoassay "ECLIA" is intended for use on cobas e immunoassay analyzers.

The Elecsys sFlt-1 and Elecsys PlGF assays employ a sandwich principle using electrochemiluminescence immunoassay "ECLIA" technology. The total duration of each assay is 18 minutes. Samples are incubated with biotinylated and ruthenium-labeled monoclonal antibodies specific to sFlt-1 or PlGF, forming a sandwich complex. Streptavidin-coated microparticles are added, binding the complex to the solid phase. The microparticles are magnetically captured, unbound substances are removed, and a voltage is applied to induce chemiluminescent emission, which is measured by a photomultiplier. Results are determined via a calibration curve generated by 2-point calibration and a master curve provided via the reagent barcode. The reagents for each assay are combined in a "rackpack".

B·R·A·H·M·S™ CgA II KRYPTOR™ is an automated immunofluorescent assay using Time-Resolved Amplified Cryptate Emission (TRACE™) technology for quantitative determination of Chromogranin A concentration in human serum. B·R·A·H·M·S™ CgA II KRYPTOR™ is to be used in conjunction with other clinical methods as an aid in monitoring of disease progression during the course of disease and treatment in patients with gastroentero-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs, grade 1 and grade 2).

The B-R-A-H-M-S CgA II KRYPTOR assay is based on the formation of a complex comprised of a Chromogranin A (CgA) analyte "sandwiched" between two monoclonal mouse anti-CgA antibodies. One of the antibodies (537/H2) is directed at the epitope AA124–144 and labelled with DiSMP cryptate, the other antibody (541/E2) binds to AA280-301 and is labelled with Alexa Fluor®647. The measurement principle is based on a non-radiative energy transfer from a donor (cryptate) to an acceptor (Alexa Fluor™647) when they are part of an immunocomplex (TRACE technology (Time-Resolved Amplified Cryptate Emission)). The fluorescent signal is proportional to the concentration of the analyte to be measured. With this principle B-R-A-H-M-S CgA II KRYPTOR is a homogenous one-step immunoassay for the quantification of CgA II in human serum. The linear direct measuring range of the assay is from 20-3,000 ng/mL, going up to 1,000,000 ng/mL with automated dilution. Results can be retrieved after a 29 min incubation time.

Immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of antibodies to thyroglobulin in human serum and plasma. The anti-Tg autoantibodies determination is used as an aid in the detection of autoimmune thyroid diseases in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings. The electrochemiluminescence immunoassay "ECLIA" is intended for use on the cobas e 411 immunoassay analyzer.

The Elecsys Anti-Tg immunoassay makes use of a competitive test principle using biotinylated human antigen and monoclonal human anti-Tg antibodies labeled with a ruthenium complex. The Elecsys Anti-Tg immunoassay is intended for the quantitative determination of antibodies to thyroglobulin in human serum and plasma. It is intended for use on the cobas e immunoassay analyzers. Results are determined via a calibration curve which is instrument-specifically generated by 2 point calibration and a master curve provided via the reagent barcode or e barcode.

The HAVAb IgG II assay is a chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMA) used for the qualitative detection of IgG antibody to hepatitis A virus (IgG anti-HAV) in human adult and pediatric (4 through 21 years) serum (collected in serum and serum separator tubes) and plasma (collected in sodium heparin, lithium heparin separator, dipotassium EDTA, and tripotassium EDTA tubes) from patients with signs and symptoms or at risk for hepatitis A on the Alinity i system. The HAVAb IgG II assay is used to determine the immune status of individuals to hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection. Warning: This assay has not been cleared for use in screening blood, plasma, or tissue donors. This assay camot be used for the diagnosis of acute HAV infection. Assay performance characteristics have not been established when the HAVAb IgG II assay is used in conjunction with other hepatitis assays.

The HAVAb IgG II assay is a chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) used for the qualitative detection of IgG antibody to hepatitis A virus (IgG anti-HAV) in human adult and pediatric (4 through 21 years) serum (collected in serum and serum separator tubes) and plasma (collected in sodium heparin, lithium heparin separator, dipotassium EDTA, and tripotassium EDTA tubes) from patients with signs and symptoms or at risk for hepatitis A on the Alinity i system. The kit includes reagents (Microparticles, Conjugate, Assay Diluent), Calibrator, and Controls. The assay is an automated, two-step immunoassay.

The ARCHITECT CMV IgG assay is a chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) used for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies to cytomegalovirus in human serum, serum separator, and plasma tubes (lithium heparin, lithium heparin separator, and tripotassium EDTA) on the ARCHITECT i System. The ARCHITECT CMV IgG assay is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infection with cytomegalovirus and as an aid in the determination of serological status to cytomegalovirus in individuals including women of child-bearing age. The ARCHITECT CMV IgG assay has not been cleared for use in screening blood, plasma, or tissue donors.

The ARCHITECT CMV IgG assay is a chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies to cytomegalovirus. The reagent kit contains microparticles coated with CMV virus lysate, murine anti-human IgG acridinium-labeled conjugate, and assay diluent. The assay is performed on the ARCHITECT i System. The presence or absence of anti-CMV IgG is determined by comparing the chemiluminescent relative light unit (RLU) in the reaction to a cutoff RLU from an active calibration.

The Tosoh Automated Glycohemoglobin Analyzer HLC-723G8 is intended for in vitro diagnostic use for the measurement of % hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) (DCCT/NGSP) and mmol/mol hemoglobin A1c (IFCC) in venous whole blood specimens using ion-exchange high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This test is an aid in diagnosis of diabetes and identifying patients who may be at risk for developing diabetes, and for monitoring of long-term blood glucose control in individuals with diabetes mellitus.

The Tosoh Automated Glycohemoglobin Analyzer HLC-723G8 is an automated High-Performance Liguid Chromatography (HPLC) system that separates and reports stable hemoglobin A1c (sA1c) percentage in venous whole blood. The operational portion of the G8 is composed of a sampling unit, liquid pump, degasser, column, detector, microprocessors, sample loader, smart media card, operation panel, and a printer. The Tosoh Automated Glycohemoglobin Analyzer HLC-723G8 uses ion-exchange HPLC for rapid, accurate, and precise separation of the stable form of HbA1c (sA1c) from other hemoglobin fractions. The G8 uses a non-porous cation exchange column and separates the hemoglobin components in the blood. Separation is achieved by utilizing differences in ionic interactions between the cation and exchange group on the column resin surface and the hemoglobin components in a step gradient elution. The hemoglobin fractions (designated as A1a. A1b. F. LA1c+, SA1c, A0, and, if present, H-V0, H-V2, H-V2 and H-V3) are subsequently removed from the column by performing a step-wise elution gradient using the varied salt concentrations in the Variant Elution Buffers HSi 1, 2 and 3. The peaks, H-V0, H-V1, H-V2 and H-V3 are typically presumptive HbAD, HbAS, HbAC and HbAE respectively. The software compares the retention times of hemoglobin fractions in a sample to the expected "windows of retention" and labels each fraction that correctly elutes within a defined expected window of retention. The software designates a hemoglobin fraction as POX (where X is the order of the peak as it elutes from the column) if it does not match a defined window of retention. All automated processes in the G8 are controlled by internal microprocessors, using software downloaded via a smart media card. The result report is printed and can be stored on the instrument. The data can be transmitted to a host computer through a bi-directional interface. The result report includes the sample ID, date, percentage and retention time of each fraction of hemoglobin, sA1c percentage and total A1 percentage, along with a chromatogram of the elution pattern of the hemoglobin fractions. If a sample contains a hemoglobin variant, the column elutes the fraction depending upon its charge.

The Atellica® IM BRAHMS Procalcitonin (PCT) assay is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of procalcitonin in human serum and plasma (EDTA, lithium heparin, and sodium heparin) using the Atellica® IM Analyzer. The Atellica IM BRAHMS PCT assay is intended for use, in conjunction with other laboratory findings and clinical assessments, as an aid in: · The risk assessment of critically ill patients on their first day of ICU admission for progression to severe sepsis and septic shock. • Assessing the cumulative 28-day risk of all-cause mortality for patients diagnosed with severe sepsis or septic shock in the ICU or when obtained in the emergency department or other medical wards prior to ICU admission, using percent change in PCT level over time. · Decision-making on antibiotic therapy for patients with suspected or confirmed lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) – defined as community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), acute bronchitis, and acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) - in an inpatient setting or an emergency department. - · Decision-making on antibiotic discontinuation for patients with suspected or confirmed sepsis.

The Atellica IM BRAHMS PCT assay is a 2-site sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology that uses 3 mouse monoclonal antibodies specific for PCT. The first antibody, in the Lite Reagent, is a mouse monoclonal anti-PCT antibody labeled with acridinium ester. The second and third antibodies, in the ancillary reagent, are mouse monoclonal anti-PCT antibodies labeled with fluorescein. The immunocomplex formed with PCT is captured with mouse monoclonal anti-fluorescein antibody coupled to paramagnetic particles in the Solid Phase. A direct relationship exists between the amount of PCT present in the patient sample and the amount of relative light units (RLUs) detected by the system.

QUANTA Flash Calprotectin is a chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of fecal calprotectin in extracted human stool samples. Elevated levels of fecal calprotectin, in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests, can aid in the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease), and in the differentiation of IBD from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). QUANTA Flash Calprotectin Calibrators are intended for use with the QUANTA Flash Calprotectin Reagents for the determination of fecal calprotectin levels in extracted stool samples. Each calibrator establishes a point of reference for the working curve that is used to calculate unit values. QUANTA Flash Calprotectin Controls are intended for use with the QUANTA Flash Calprotectin Reagents for quality control in the determination of fecal calprotectin levels in extracted stool samples. QUANTA Flash Calprotectin Extraction Buffer is intended for use with the QUANTA Flash Calprotectin Reagents as sample extraction solution.

The principle of the assay is chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay, a variation of solid phase immunoassay. The QUANTA Flash® Calprotectin assay is designed to run on the BIO-FLASH® instrument. This platform is a fully automated closed system with continuous load and random access capabilities that automatically processes the samples, runs the assay and reports the results. It includes liquid handling hardware, luminometer and computer with software-user interface. The QUANTA Flash® Calprotectin assay utilizes a reagent cartridge format, which is compatible with the BIO-FLASH® instrument. Calprotectin-specific capture antibodies are coated on to paramagnetic beads, which are stored in the reagent cartridge under conditions that preserve the antibody in its reactive state. Prior to use in the BIO-FLASH® system, the reagent pack containing all the necessary assay reagents is mixed thoroughly by being inverted several times. The sealed reagent tubes are pierced with the reagent cartridge lid, and the reagent cartridge is loaded onto the instrument. Reagents are calibrated when the lot is first used. A patient extracted stool sample is prediluted by the BIO-FLASH® with sample buffer in a disposable plastic cuvette. Small amounts of the diluted patient extracted stool, the beads, and the assay buffer are all combined into a second cuvette, and mixed. This cuvette is then incubated at 37°C. The beads are magnetized and washed several times. Isoluminol conjugated monoclonal antibodies are then added to the cuvette, and again incubated at 37°C. The beads are magnetized and washed repeatedly. The isoluminol conjugate is oxidized when Trigger 1 (Fe(II)coproporphyrin in sodium hydroxide solution) and Trigger 2 (urea-hydrogen peroxide in sodium chloride solution) are added to the cuvette, and the flash of light produced from this reaction is measured as Relative Light Units (RLU) by the BIO-FLASH® optical system. The measured RLU is proportional to the amount of bound isoluminol conjugate, which is in turn proportional to the amount of calprotectin antigen captured by the antibodies (anti-calprotectin polyclonal antibodies in this case) on the beads. For quantitation, the QUANTA Flash® Calprotectin will utilize a predefined lot specific Master Curve that is uploaded onto the instrument through the reagent cartridge barcode. The Master Curve is generated by Inova Diagnostics for each reagent pack lot with in-house Standards with assigned unit values (ng/mL). The RLU and assigned ng/mL values of the Standards are used to create a 4 parameter logistic curve. These four parameters are embedded in the reagent pack barcode. When the lot is used the first time, the Calibrators are run, and based on the results obtained on the Calibrators, an instrument specific Working Curve is created; The Working Curve is used to calculate units (ng/mL) based on RLU values obtained on each sample. The obtained ng/mL values will be converted to mg/kg by a calculation that takes into account the dilution of the samples. This unit conversion is calculated automatically by the software.

N Latex FLC kappa and lambda assays: In-vitro diagnostic reagents for the quantitative determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa or type lambda, in human serum and EDTA plasma by means of particle-enhanced immunonephelometry using the BN Systems. FLC measurements are used as an aid in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM) and amyloidosis (AL). N FLC Supplementary Reagent: Supplementary reagent for the immunonephelometric determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa and type lambda on BN Systems. A mixture of both supplementary reagents is used to suppress interference by rheumatoid factors and human anti-mouse antibodies (HAMA). N FLC Standard SL: Establishment of reference curves for the determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa and type lambda on the BN Systems. N FLC Controls SL1 and SL2: The N FLC Controls SL1 and SL2 are for use as assayed accuracy controls in the determination of free light chains (FLC), type kappa and type lambda by immunonephelometry with the BN Systems.

The N Latex FLC (free light chain) assays are in vitro diagnostic reagents for the quantitative determination of free light chains, type kappa or type lambda, in human serum and EDTA plasma by means of particle-enhanced immunonephelometry using the BN™ II and BN ProSpec® Systems. Used in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings, FLC measurements are used as an aid in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM) and amyloidosis (AL). Used in conjunction with the assay reagents, N FLC Standard SL is for use in the establishment of reference curves for the determination of free light chains, type kappa and type lambda on the BN™ II and BN ProSpec® Systems. The N FLC Control SL 1 and 2 products are for use as assayed accuracy controls and precision controls in the determination of free light chains, type kappa and type lambda by immunonephelometry with the BN™ II and BN ProSpec® Systems. The FLC test systems are based upon the principles of particle-enhanced immunonephelometry. Polystyrene particles coated with monoclonal antibodies to human free light chains, type kappa or lambda, respectively, are agglutinated when mixed with samples containing FLC. 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.

QUANTA Flash LKM-1 is a chemiluminescent immunoassay for the semi-quantitative determination of IgG anti-liver/ kidney microsome type 1 antibodies in human serum. The presence of anti-liver/kidney microsome type 1 antibodies, in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests, is an aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis type 2. QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Calibrators are intended for use with the QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Reagents for the determination of IgG anti-LKM-1 autoantibodies in human serum. Each calibrator establishes a point of reference for the working curve that is used to calculate unit values. QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Controls are intended for use with the QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Reagents for quality control in the determination of IgG anti-LKM-1 autoantibodies in human serum.

The QUANTA Flash LKM-1 assay is designed to run on the BIO-FLASH® instrument. This platform is a fully automated closed system with continuous load and random access capabilities that automatically processes the samples, runs the assay and reports the results. It includes liquid handling hardware, luminometer and computer with software-user interface. The QUANTA Flash LKM-1 assay utilizes a reagent cartridge format, which is compatible with the BIO-FLASH instrument. Recombinant cytochrome P450 2D6 (LKM-1) antigen is coated onto paramagnetic beads. The bead suspension is lyophilized and stored in the bead tube. Prior to use in the BIO-FLASH system, the sealed reagent tubes are pierced with the reagent cartridge lid and the beads are rehydrated and resuspended using resuspension buffer by pipetting up and down with a transfer pipette. The reagent cartridge is then loaded onto the BIO-FLASH instrument. Samples are also loaded onto the instrument in sample racks. Serum samples are diluted by the BIO-FLASH with system rinse in a small disposable plastic cuvette. Small amounts of the diluted patient serum, the beads, and assay buffer are combined into a second cuvette, and mixed. This cuvette is then incubated at 37°C. The beads are magnetized and washed several times. Isoluminol conjugated anti-human IgG antibodies are then added to the cuvette, and again incubated at 37°C. The beads are magnetized and washed repeatedly. The isoluminol conjugate is oxidized when Trigger 1 (Fe(II)coproporphyrin in sodium hydroxide solution) and Trigger 2 (urea-hydrogen peroxide in sodium chloride solution) are added to the cuvette, and the flash of light produced from this reaction is measured as Relative Light Units (RLU) by the BIO-FLASH optical system. The RLU are proportional to the amount of isoluminol conjugate that is bound to the human IgG, which is in turn proportional to the amount of anti-LKM-1 antibodies bound to the corresponding beads. For quantitation, the QUANTA Flash LKM-1 assay utilizes a predefined lot specific Master Curve that is uploaded onto the instrument through the reagent cartridge barcode. Every new lot number of reagent cartridge must be calibrated before first use, with the QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Calibrators. Based on the results obtained with the three Calibrators included in the Calibrator Set (sold separately), an instrument specific Working Curve is created, which is used to calculate chemiluminescent units (CU) from the instrument signal (RLU) obtained for each sample. The QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Reagents kit contains the following materials: One (1) QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Reagent Cartridge One (1) vial of Resuspension buffer One (1) Transfer pipette The QUANTA Flash LKM-1 reagent cartridge contains the following reagents for 50 determinations: - a. LKM-1 coated paramagnetic beads, lyophilized. - b. Assay buffer - colored pink, containing Tris-buffered saline, Tween 20, protein stabilizers and preservatives. - C. Tracer IgG - Isoluminol labeled anti-human IgG antibodies in buffer, containing protein stabilizers and preservative. The QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Calibrators kit contains two vials each of Calibrator 2, and Calibrator 3: QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Calibrators: - । QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Calibrator 1: Two (2) barcode labeled tubes containing 0.3 mL prediluted, ready to use reagent. Calibrators contain human antibodies to LKM-1 in stabilizers and preservatives. - -QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Calibrator 2: Two (2) barcode labeled tubes containing 0.3 mL prediluted, ready to use reagent. Calibrators contain human antibodies to LKM-1 in stabilizers and preservatives. - -QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Calibrator 3: Two (2) barcode labeled tubes containing 0.3 mL prediluted, ready to use reagent. Calibrators contain human antibodies to LKM-1 in stabilizers and preservatives. The QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Controls kit contains two vials of Negative Control and two vials of Positive Control: QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Controls: - । QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Negative Control: Two (2) barcode labeled tubes containing 0.5 mL, ready to use reagent. Controls contain human antibodies to LKM-1 in stabilizers and preservatives. - । QUANTA Flash LKM-1 Positive Control: Two (2) barcode labeled tubes containing 0.5 mL, ready to use reagent. Controls contain human antibodies to LKM-1 in stabilizers, and preservatives.