The NycoCard System is Axis-Shield's most widely distributed product range, particularly suited to countries with developing healthcare systems.
The system offers four selected point-of-care tests: CRP, HbA1c, D-Dimer and U-Albumin.
They can all be analysed on the same instrument - the NycoCard Reader II.
NycoCard was introduced to the market in the early 1990's starting with the non-instrumental NycoCard CRP card-test, followed by the NycoCard D-Dimer.
The Reader is a low-cost, portable point-of-care instrument designed for rapid and reliable measurements of NycoCard products.

The NycoCard U-Albumin test is a 3-minute Point of Care test for the measurement of albumin in urine.

It is an important indicator of diabetes related complications.

Test specific information

Measuring range: 5 - 200 mg/L
Assay time: 3 minutes
Measuring interval: 1 mg/L
Monoclonal antibodies to human albumin are used. No known interference from human urine components
Sample material: Human urine. Fresh, stored refrigerated for 14 days, or frozen
Kit size: 24 tests
NycoCard U-Albumin Control: 2 levels, positive and negative

Clinical use of NycoCard U-Albumin

First clinical sign of incipient diabetic nephropathy
Strong predictor of other diabetes-related complications
Strong predictor of cardiovascular disease in Type 1 diabetes
Risk factor in essential hypertension
Early marker of complications in diabetic pregnancy

See the U-Albumin Test Procedure for information on how to run a test.

NycoCard® U-Albumin

*Products may not be approved for sale in all countries. Please contact your local distributor for further details.

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