Description

C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase protein synthesized in the liver. Its rate of synthesis increases within hours of acute injury or the onset of inflammation and may reach as high as 20 times the normal levels. Rapid fall of CRP indicates recovery. The degree of elevation of CRP level reflects the mass or activity of affected tissue. An ability to fall to normal levels on resolution of the condition renders quantitative CRP values to be a good indicator to allow rapid selection of appropriate anti-inflammatory therapy in several rheumatic diseases, which are clinically difficult to assess.

1. TURBILYTE®-CRP Activation buffer (R1): Ready to use.

2. TURBILYTE®-CRP Latex reagent (R2): Ready to use uniform suspension of polystyrene latex particles coated with anti-CRP antibody.

3. TURBILYTE®-CRP Calibrator: A lyophilized preparation of serum equivalent to the stated amount of CRP on a dry basis, when hydrated appropriately. The TURBILYTE®-CRP calibrator is traceable to the W.H.O. International Reference Standard (85/506) for Human C-reactive protein.

Each batch of reagents undergoes rigorous quality control at various stages of manufacture for its specificity, sensitivity, and performance.