Diagnostics

Diagnostics

NewBio TPHA (Syphilis)

NewBio TPHA is a passive particle agglutination assay for the qualitative detection of IgG and IgM antibodies to Treponema pallidum in human serum, EDTA plasma, or CSF and to determine the titre level of the samples.

NewBio TPHA uses preserved avian erythrocytes coated with extracted antigens of T.pallidum (Nichols strain). Specific antibodies present in a sample of plasma or serum bind to these antigens when the sample is incubated with the particles. This causes the particles to agglutinate, then settle to form a characteristic pattern in the test well.

Non-specific reactions are eliminated by the use of absorbents. The assay is run and interpreted manually.

Newbio RPR (Syphilis)

NewBio RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin) utilises carbon particles coated with cardiolipin antigen to detect reagin antibodies present in serum or plasma of syphilitic persons.

Specimens that contain reagin cause aggregation of the carbon particles which appear as dark clumps against a white background. The aggregation can be read macroscopically. Non-reactive samples typically appear as a smooth non-aggregated pattern which may form buttons in the centre of the test area.

Bilimeter 3D

The Bilimeter 3D from pfaff medical is the gold standard for bilirubin measurement worldwide. The small device size and maximum measurement accuracy are ideal when it comes to measuring bilirubin in newborns. Timely, precise bilirubin measurements are important for the right choice of therapy.

Uricult®

The Uricult immersion slides are used to diagnose urinary tract infections (UTI) by detecting microbes in urine samples. The test can be performed at the point-of-care or the immersion slides can be used as a convenient transport medium.

About the Uricult products

The Uricult tests are available in three versions:

  • Uricult - detection of total bacterial count and gram-negative bacteria
  • Uricult-Plus - detection of total bacterial count, gram-negative bacteria and enterococci
  • Uricult-Trio - detection of total bacterial count, gram-negative bacteria and gram-negative, β-glucuronidase-producing organisms (often E. coli)

Your advantages with Uricult®:

  • Simple on-site testing: immersion - incubation - interpretation
  • Convenient transportation of urine samples: Inoculated immersion slide can be reinserted into the tube and sent to the laboratory
  • Easy and appropriate UTI testing for healthcare professionals - even for personnel not trained in laboratory work
  • Rapid results in 16-24 hours, providing more information on clinical status
  • Shelf life of six to nine months at room temperature