Prima Home C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Infection Indicator Test

• The results must be interpreted depending on the intensity colour of the 4 lines that appear in the device window
• CRP is an indicator of inflammation and infection. Test result will also indicate the severity of the infection
• Expiry date at least 6 months
• Read results in 5 minutes
• Fully CE approved

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is an acute-phase protein that is produced mainly by the liver and increases in concentration as a result of injury, infection and inflammation. Although it is not a specific marker for a particular disorder, CRP is currently used as a generic diagnostic indicator of infection and inflammation and to monitor patients’ reactions to treatment and post-operative recovery. CRP levels in the blood are high during bacterial infections and low during viral infections. For this reason, the dosage of of C-reactive protein can be a useful tool to define the origin of an inflammatory state. Monitoring CRP levels over time helps to define the effectiveness of a therapy and evaluate a patient’s healing process. CRP levels in the blood reach their peak concentration between 24 and 48 hours after the onset of the first symptoms of infection/inflammation, and then begin to decrease as the infection clears/inflammation subsides. The C-Reactive Protein Test provides a semi-quantitative evaluation of blood CRP levels that helps with therapeutic diagnosis and monitoring. What will You Receive 1 Sealed Pouch Containing: 1 Plastic Pipette 1 C-Reactive Protein Test Cassette 2 Sterile Lancets 1 Alcohol Wipe 1 Dropper Bottle Containing 3ml of Diluent 1 Instructions for Use