smart (high sensitive CRP) hsCRP Test
Summary
C-reactive Protein (CRP) is the best known among the acute-phase proteins, a group of proteins whose concentration increases in blood as a response to inflammatory disorders. A growing number of studies have examined that a more sensitive test, the so called hsCRP (high sensitive CRP) can predict recurrent cardiovascular disease, stroke and death in different settings. High levels of hsCRP consistently predict recurrent coronary events in patients with unstable angina and acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). Higher hsCRP levels also are associated with lower survival rates in these patients.
Methode-Measurement Range
Immunturbidimetric Assay:
Serum/Plasma: 0,25-40mg/l, cv < 6,0%
Whole blood: 0,50-40mg/l, cv < 9,0%
Principle
Kinetic determination of the concentration of CRP by photometric measurement at 546nm or 700nm of antigen-antibody reaction between antibodies to human CRP bound to polystyrene particles and CRP present in the sample.
Test Duration
Test duration takes approx. 3 minutes measuring serum, approx. 4 minutes measuring whole blood
Package Insert
More details can be found in the package insert.
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