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Abbott ARCHITECT B·R·A·H·M·S PCT Test
Description
Used in conjunction with other laboratory findings and clinical
assessments, the ARCHITECT B∙R∙A∙H∙M∙S PCT assay is intended for use
as an:
- Aid in the risk assessment of critically ill patients on their first day of intensive care unit (ICU) admission for progression to severe sepsis and septic shock
- Aid in 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 a change in PCT level over time - Aid in 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
- Aid in decision making on antibiotic discontinuation for patients with
suspected or confirmed sepsis.
Reagents:
Microparticles: Tris-based buffer with protein (bovine) stabilizer, rat IgG, and Triton X-405. Minimum concentration: 0.06% solids. Preservatives: ProClin 950 and sodium azide.Conjugate: Anti-PCT (mouse, monoclonal) acridinium-labeled conjugate in phosphate buffer with protein (bovine) stabilizer and Triton X-405. Minimum concentration: 270ng/mL. Preservatives: ProClin 950 and sodium azide.
Specifications
Specifications
| Content And Storage | 2°C to 8°C Do not freeze |
| Sample Type | Serum, plasma |
| Type | PCT Reagent Kit |
| For Use With (Application) | Quantitative determination of PCT (Procalcitonin) in human serum and plasma on the automated ARCHITECT analyzer |
| Includes | Microparticles: 1 x 8.6mL; Conjugate: 1 x 5.9mL |
| pH | At 20 °C (68 °F): Microparticles: 7; Conjugate: 6.5 |
| Quantity | 100 Tests |
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use
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