Immunochromatografic point-of-care test for the determination of PCT (Procalcitonin) in serum and plasma.

Thermo Scientific B·R·A·H·M·S PCT-Q achieves 90-92% of diagnostic sensitivity and 92-98% of diagnostic specificity when compared with the clinical use of Thermo Scientific B·R·A·H·M·S PCT LIA.

Assay characteristics

• One-step immunochromatographic assay (sandwich principle) using immunogold labelling 
• Sample matrix: Serum or plasma 
• Sample volume: 200 µL 
• Incubation time: 30 min at room temperature (18-30 °C) 
• Result: Semi-quantitative 
• Measuring range: <0.5 µg/L, 0.5-2 µg/L, 2-10 µg/L, >10 µg/L