Cryptococcal Capsular Polysaccharide Detection K-Set (Lateral Flow Assay)
Product Introduction
FungiXpert® Cryptococcal Capsular Polysaccharide Detection K-Set (Lateral Flow Assay) is used for qualitative or semi quantitative detection of cryptococcal capsular polysaccharide antigen in serum or CSF, the K-Set is mainly used in the clinical diagnosis of cryptococcal infection.
Cryptococcosis is an invasive fungal infection caused by the Cryptococcus species complex (Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii). Individuals with impaired cell-mediated immunity are at greatest risk of infection. Cryptococcosis is one of the most common opportunistic infections in AIDS patients. Detection of cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) in human serum and CSF has been extensively utilized with very high sensitivity and specificity.
Characteristics
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Name |
Cryptococcal Capsular Polysaccharide Detection K-Set (Lateral Flow Assay) |
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Method |
Lateral Flow Assay |
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Sample type |
Serum, CSF |
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Specification |
25 tests/kit, 50 tests/kit |
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Detection time |
10 min |
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Detection objects |
Cryptococcus spp. |
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Stability |
The K-set is stable for 2 years at 2-30°C |
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Low detection limit |
0.5 ng/mL |
Advantage
- Rapid and multi-choice
Obtain result within 10 min - Qualitative / Semi-quantitative / Quantitative results available
- Simple
Easy to use, ordinary laboratory staff can operate without training - Intuitive, visual reading result
- Intuitive, visual reading result
- Accurate
Low detection limit: 0.5ng/mL
Sensitivity & Specificity: > 99% for both sample type - Economical
Product can be transported and stored at room temperature, reducing costs
- Methodology comparison
Adapted from Kozel and Bauman, Expert Opin. Med. Diagn. (2012) 6:245
Operation
● Qualitative procedure
● Semi-quantitative procedure
● For quantitative test
Order Information
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Model |
Description |
Product code |
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GXM-01 |
25 tests/kit, cassette format |
FCrAg025-001 |
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GXM-02 |
50 tests/kit, strip format |
FCrAg050-001 |
