Quantitative CRP test now available on the AQT90 FLEX platform

Radiometer has added the infection marker CRP (C-Reactive Protein) to the AQT90 FLEX immunoassay analyzer. The ability to measure CRP together with the existing AQT90 FLEX parameters – Troponin I, CKMB, Myoglobin and βhCG - makes the instrument an even more compelling solution for STAT testing of acute care parameters in e.g. the emergency room and intensive care unit.

CRP is one of the most widely used markers in acute care

“We know for a fact that CRP is one of the most widely used tests in the diagnosis of critically ill patients. Adding this parameter to the AQT90 FLEX platform allows physicians to get a fast test result when treatment decisions must be made” says Radiometer CEO Peter Kürstein. “Furthermore CRP is an important step in our plans to provide a true total STAT testing solution”

About CRP

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a marker of  acute phase response meaning that blood levels of CRP increase rapidly after tissue injury, infection or other inflammatory processes. CRP is normally present at very low levels. During an infection, CRP is rapidly synthesized by liver cells and released into the blood stream. This acute response can lead to a 1000-fold or greater increase in blood levels of CRP. CRP can thus be used to detect infection. It can also be used to detect whether the infection origin is bacterial or viral as the increase in CRP is higher in bacterial infections than in viral infections.

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For more information on the new CRP test for the AQT90 FLEX immunoassay analyzer, please contact your local Radiometer representative.

About Radiometer

Radiometer is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of technologically advanced acute care testing solutions. Radiometer’s products and services simplify and automate all phases of acute care testing, so hospitals can get fast results, reduce their workload and the risk of errors, and improve cost effectiveness.