hs-CRP Test Cassette

What is CRP?

• C-Reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase reactant that responds as a sensitive, though non-specific marker of systemic inflammation

What is a High Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) test?

• A test optimized to detect CRP in healthy, asymptomatic individuals
• Used to detect "low grade inflammation"
• Sensitive to detect 0.30 mg/L up to 10.0 mg/L in fingerstick or venous whole blood

When is the test used?

• As an aid in the detection and evaluation of infection, tissue injury and inflammatory disorders
• Research has shown that low grade inflammation can lead to atherosclerosis

Methodology:	Immunoassay
Sample Volume, whole blood:	50uL
Sample Volume, serum:	40uL
Assay Range:
Whole Blood: Serum:	0.30-10.0 mg/L
	0.30-8.0 mg/L
Assay Duration, min:
Whole Blood: Serum:	6
	4

hs-CRP - Test Details This new High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) test is used with the Cholestech L·D·X® System. Now you can get lab accurate hs-CRP results in just 6 minutes, all from a simple fingerstick. Qty: Box of 10 Product code: 12-807

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Related Information

June 23rd 2004: Cholestech Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for High Sensitivity CRP, A Test for Arterial Inflammation (*.pdf)	View
A novel and promising marker of cardiovascular disease - Isala Klinieken (*.pdf)	View
Epidemiology of inflammatory markers and CHD: Evidence for hs-CRP (*.ppt)	View
Coronary Artery Disease & hs-CRP (*.pdf)	View
Is CRP a better predicator of Heart Attack Risk than Serum Cholesterol (*.pdf)	View
Proposed Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Algorithm using hs-CRP & Lipid Screening (*.pdf)	View
C-Reactive Protein is associated with arterial stiffness in apparently healthy individuals (*.pdf)	View
C-Reactive Protein: A 'golden marker' for inflammation and coronary artery disease (*.pdf)	View
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) & hs-CRP (*.pdf)	View

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Prices

For information on the cost of these products, please speak to a representative on +44 (0)1793 840073 and quote the following code. Alternatively, complete the online Quotation Request Form.

Code	Description	Unit
12-807	hs-CRP Test Cassette	Box of 10
13-013	Capillary Tubes (heparinised) (40µL- hs-CRP)	Vials of 50
10-232	Plungers	Vials of 50
12-918	hs-CRP Quality Control solution (level 1 & 2)	1 vial each
13-014	40µL MiniPet Pipette (green) - hs-CRP serum	1 each
13-015	50µL MiniPet Pipette (yellow) - hs-CRP whole blood	1 each

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