Procalcitonin(PCT) Rapid Test Cassette （S/P）

【SUMMARY】
Procalcitonin(PCT) is a small protein that comprises 116 amino acid residues with a molecular weight of approximately 13 kDa which was first described by Moullec et al. In 1984. PCT is produced normally in C-cells of the thyroid glands. In 1993, the elevated level of PCT in patients with a system infection of bacterial origin was reported and PCT is now considered to be the main marker of disorders accompanied by systemic inflammation and sepsis. The diagnostic value of PCT is important due to the close correlation between PCT concentration and the severity of inflammation. It was shown that “inflammatory” PCT is not produced in C-cells. Cells of neuroendocrine origin are presumably the source of PCT during inflammation.

【DIRECTIONS FOR USE】
Allow test cassette, serum or plasma specimen, and/or controls to equilibrate to room temperature (15-30 ℃) prior to testing.
1. Remove the test cassette from the sealed foil pouch and use it as soon as possible. Best results will be obtained if the assay is performed immediately after opening the foil pouch.
2. Hold the dropper vertically and transfer 1 drop of serum or plasma (approximately 25µL) to the specimen well of test cassette, then add 1 drop of buffer (approx. 40µL) and start the timer. Avoid trapping air bubbles in the specimen well. See illustration below.
3. Wait for the colored line to appear. The result should be read at 15 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 20 minutes.