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Abbott ARCHITECT B·R·A·H·M·S PCT Test

Catalog No. 06P2227A
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Quantity:
100 Tests
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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

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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