• The Afinion Analyser is a concept comprising an instrument specially designed to measure various chemistries, and consequently a very wide range of potential tests.
  • Axis-Shield's Afinion state of the art AS100 Analyser is designed to enable quick and easy on-the-spot testing.
  • A unique fail-safe system supervises and logs every step during processing and measurement.
  • Results will never be displayed if an error occurs during sample handling or measurement.
  • The Analyser and test cartridges have been precision engineered by external organisations according to Axis-Shield designs and specifications.
  • Each test cartridge contains an integrated sample collection device and all necessary reagents for one single analysis.
  • Delivering accurate results during patient consultation for improved patient management.

The Afinion CRP test is an important point of care assay to indicate bacterial or viral cause of infection. With a total assay time of only 4 minutes, the CRP test result can support the clinical diagnosis of an inflammation.

Unnecessary use of antibiotics can be avoided if the CRP result indicates a viral infection.

Facts about the Afinion CRP test

  • Sample volume: 1.5 µL
  • Assay time: 4 minutes
  • Sample material: Capillary blood, serum or anticoagulated venous blood (EDTA or heparin)
  • Measuring Range: 5 - 200 mg/L (whole blood), 5 - 160 mg/L (serum and plasma)
  • Low imprecision and excellent correlation to laboratory methods 
  • Automatic hematocrit correction
  • Kit size: 15 tests. Separately packed cartridges
  • Afinion CRP Controls: 2 levels, ready to use

The CRP Test Cartridge contains all reagents necessary for measurement of CRP in whole blood, serum or plasma.

For more information visit the afinion.net website.

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

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Axis-Shield's award winning point-of-care test system is designed for maximum simplicity coupled with laboratory accuracy and reliability for a number of key markers important for improved patient management.

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