Prima C-Reactive Protein Test Kit

Although it is not a specific marker for a particular pathology, it is used as a generic diagnostic indicator of infections and inflammations, as well as to monitor patients’ reactions to therapies and postoperative course. Levels of this protein in blood are high during bacterial infections, while they are restrained during viral infections. For this reason C-Reactive Protein assay can be a useful tool in defining the cause of an inflammation.

WHO IS THIS TEST FOR?

Levels of C-Reactive Protein in blood reach their maximum concentration between 24 and 48 hours after the onset of the first symptoms of infection / inflammation (e.g., fever, headache, fatigue), then its levels decrease as the infection subsides.

 

C-REACTIVE PROTEIN TEST is a rapid immunochromatographic device for the semi-quantitative detection of C-Reactive Protein in whole blood samples.

Specificity	96.0%
Sensitivity	98.7%
Accuracy	97.6%

CONTENT

• 1 test cassette
• 1 vial with dropper containing the diluent
• 2 sterile lancets
• 1 pipette for blood sampling
• 1 cleanser gauze
• instructions for use

• 1 test cassette
• 1 vial with dropper containing the diluent
• 2 sterile lancets
• 1 pipette for blood sampling
• 1 cleanser gauze
• instructions for use

USE PROCEDURE

1. Draw a blood sample by using the sterile lancet provided;
2. Collect the sample indicated with the black line by using the capillary pipette provided;
3. Deposit the collected specimen into the vial, previously open, then screw it;
4. Add 3 drops of the obtained liquid into the sample well (S) indicated on the test cassette and wait 5 minutes before reading the result.

RESULTS INTERPRETATION

Negative (<10 mg/L)	CRP concentration is less than 10 mg/L, suggesting the absence of an infection/inflammation.
Positive (10-40 mg/L)	these values are generally associated with an infection of viral origin or the onset of a bacterial infection. It is recommended to contact your doctor for further information.
Positive (40-80 mg/L)	this result may be associated with a viral or bacterial infection or physical trauma. It is recommended to contact your doctor for further information.
Positive (> 80 mg/L)	this result may be associated with bacterial inflammation or severe inflammation. It is recommended to contact your doctor for further information.