PCT Fast Test Kit 

(Immunofluorescence Assay)

Intended Use

PCT Fast Test Kit (Immunofluorescence Assay) is intended for in vitro quantitative determination of Procalcitonin (PCT) in serum, plasma or whole blood. The test is used as an aid in the assessment and evaluation of patients suspected of bacterial infection, trauma or shock.

About PCT

PCT is a peptide precursor of the hormone calcitonin, the latter being involved with calcium homeostasis. It is composed of 116 amino acids and is produced by parafollicular cells (C cells) of the thyroid and by the neuroendocrine cells of the lung and the intestine. Measurement of PCT can be used as a marker of severe sepsis and generally grades well with the degree of sepsis, although levels of PCT in the blood are very low. PCT has the greatest sensitivity and specificity for differentiating patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) from those with sepsis. PCT levels may be useful to distinguish bacterial infections from nonbacterial infections. It has shown that PCT may help guide therapy and reduce antibiotic use, which can help save on cost of antibiotic prescriptions and drug resistance.

Contents

1. For Getein1100

Package specifications: 25 tests/box, 10 tests/box

1) PCT test card in a sealed pouch with desiccant

2) Disposable pipet

3) User manual: 1 piece/box

4) SD card: 1 piece/box

5) Whole blood buffer：1 bottle/box

2. For Getein1600

Package specifications: 2×24 tests/kit, 2×48 tests/kit

1) Sealed cartridge with 24/48 Getein PCT test cards

2) User manual: 1 piece/box

Materials required for Getein1600:

1) Sample diluent: 1 bottle/box

2) Box with pipette tips: 1 piece/box

3) Mixing plate: 1 piece/box

Note: Do not mix or interchange different batches of kits.

Specifications

Applicable Device

Getein1100 Immunofluorescence Quantitative Analyzer

Getein1600 Immunofluorescence Quantitative Analyzer

Clinical Application

1. As an aid in the evaluation of the severity of bacterial infection and to predict the risks of systemic inflammation and sepsis. 

2. PCT is the best indicator for bacterial infection and sepsis diagnosis.

3. As an aid in the guidance for the use of antibiotic.