QuickVue One-Step

Sensitive early pregnancy detection

The QuickVue One-Step hCG Urine and QuickVue One-Step Combo tests, from Quidel, San Diego, are sensitive immunoassays for the qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine for the early detection of pregnancy. The QuickVue+ One-Step hCG Combo test uses a monoclonal antibody specific to the beta subunit of hCG in a single-step technology to accurately detect hCG.

Quidel Corp
(800) 874-1517
www.quidel.com


xTAG Cystic Fibrosis 39 Kit v2

Select exactly which gene mutations to test

The xTAG Cystic Fibrosis 39 Kit v2, from Luminex, Austin, Tex, offers fast, accurate detection of cystic fibrosis-causing gene mutations. It is used in carrier screening, and as an aid in newborn screening and in confirmatory diagnostic testing in newborns and children. The test can simultaneously screen a single blood sample for up to 39 different CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) mutations. Uniquely flexible, the test offers physicians the ability to select the CFTR gene mutations for which they want to test. Patients can be tested for the 23 gene mutations recommended by the American College of Medical Genetics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or the entire panel of 39 CFTR gene mutations.

Luminex Corp
(512) 219-8020
www.luminexcorp.com


FETALSCREEN II

Screening component for Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn

The FETALSCREEN™ II Fetal Maternal Hemorrhage Screening Test, from Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Rochester, NY, is a simple, qualitative test that detects D (Rho) positive fetal red blood cells in the maternal circulation of pregnant Rh-negative women. The test is an important screening component of a platform developed by the company for the detection, prevention, and management of Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn. It uses a blend of monoclonal antibodies for stability and accuracy and enzyme-treated indicator cells to facilitate robust reactivity and results clarity.

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
(800) 828-6316
www.orthoclinical.com


Acceava hCG and Clearview hCG Pregnancy Tests

Room-temperature tests with 100% sensitivity

The Acceava® hCG pregnancy tests, from Alere (formerly Inverness Medical), Princeton, NJ, include Acceava hCG Basic II, Acceava hCG Urine II, and Acceava Combo II, which provide a qualitative determination of human chorionic gonadotropin in urine for early detection of pregnancy. Results are read in 5 minutes or less, at detection levels from 10 to 25 mlU/mL. The Clearview® hCG one-step pregnancy tests include Clearview hCG Combo II, Clearview hCG Urine Cassette, and Clearview hCG Urine Dipstick, providing a highly sensitive and specific test for pregnancy; specifically the qualitative determination of human chorionic gonadotropin in urine for early detection of pregnancy. Results can be read in as little as 1 minute. It can be used with either urine or serum.

Alere Inc
(877) 441-7440
www.alere.com


AtheNA Multi-Lyte

Identify seronegative pregnant mothers

The AtheNA Multi-Lyte® ToRCH IgG Plus test system, from Alere (formerly Inverness Medical), Princeton, NJ, is intended for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus and type-specific Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 in human serum. The AtheNA Multi-Lyte test system is a fluorescent, bead-based system using multiplex technology. It is designed to simultaneously perform multiple assays from a single sample, in one well. Intra-Well Calibration Technology® provides a multipoint, patient-specific calibration curve for each sample. Customized software is also available.

Alere Inc
(877) 441-7440
www.alere.com


Dipper Urine Dipstick Control

Control simulates patient testing

Use the Dipper™ urine dipstick control, from Quantimetrix, Redondo Beach, Calif, to monitor the performance of visual and instrumental readings of urine dipsticks by immersing the dipstick into the control—the same way patient samples are tested. The control includes values for all dipstick analytes, plus microalbumin and creatinine, and qualitative results for hCG early pregnancy detection test methods. The control is designed for use with most urinalysis reagent strips. It can also be used for confirmatory tests and refractometry. It features 18-month unopened and 3-month (or 20 dips) open-vial stability when stored at 2°C to 8°C.

Quantimetrix
(800) 624-8380
www.4qc.com


xTAG Cystic Fibrosis 60 Kit v2

Screens samples for up to 60 CFTR gene mutations

The xTAG Cystic Fibrosis 60 Kit v2 allows health care providers to select the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene mutations for which they want to test. The test can simultaneously screen a single blood sample for up to 60 CFTR gene mutations. These mutations include the 23 CFTR gene mutations recommended by the American College of Medical Genetics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, as well as 37 additional common North American mutations, including 20 that are typically found among Hispanic and African-American populations.

Luminex Corp
(512) 219-8020
www.luminexcorp.com


Dropper Plus

Point-of-care urine dipstick control

The Dropper Plus from Quantimetrix Corp, Redondo Beach, Calif, is designed for point-of-care dipstick control. Its 1-month, room-temperature stability helps eliminate storage problems and provides portability, which is useful for sites without refrigeration. Values are included for all dipstick analytes plus microalbumin and creatinine, and qualitative results for hCG early pregnancy detection test methods. It can also be used for confirmatory tests and refractometry. The product is liquid, human urine-based, and offers an 18-month unopened and open-vial stability when stored at 2°C to 8°C (from date of manufacture).

Quantimetrix Corp
(800) 624-8380
www.4qc.com


Dropper Urine Dipstick Control

Used for confirmatory tests and refractometry

The Dropper Urine Dipstick Control, from Quantimetrix Corp, Redondo Beach, Calif, monitors the performance of visual and instrumental readings of urine dipsticks. Users can drop the control directly onto the dipstick with an easy-to-use dropper bottle for simple dispensing. The company includes values for all dipstick analytes plus microalbumin and creatinine, and qualitative results for hCG early pregnancy detection test methods. The control is designed for use with most reagent strips. It can also be used for confirmatory tests and refractometry. Made with real human urine, the Dropper features 18-month unopened and open-vial stability when stored at 2°C to 8°C.

Quantimetrix Corp
(800) 624-8380
www.4qc.com

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