Wide range CRP and Hb testing with QuikRead go wrCRP+Hb

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a widely used analyte to assess the severity of bacterial infection, guide diagnostic and treatment decisions, and monitor response to antibiotic treatment in various healthcare settings^1,2. CRP point of care testing drives sustainable use of antibiotics and antimicrobial stewardship in healthcare.

QuikRead go wrCRP has a wide measuring range, which covers for both high sensitive and conventional CRP tests. Modest increase in CRP levels within the high sensitivity range of 1-5 mg/l may indicate low level inflammation and aid in cardiovascular risk assessment³.

Haemoglobin measurement gives important information about the patient’s condition in both acute and basic healthcare settings. Changes in haemoglobin concentrations can be seen in several medical conditions which make haemoglobin measurement one of the most commonly used diagnostic test.

Easy sampling

• No manual steps
• A small sample volume (10 µl) approximates to a drop of blood
• Storage at room temperature up to +25 °C
• Finger prick or venous whole blood sample. Plasma or serum can also be used

Two results with one analysis

• A single analysis provides both CRP and haemoglobin results
• Combined analysis time 2 minutes
• Wide CRP measuring range 0.5 – 200 mg/l* and haemoglobin 50 – 220 g/l

Wide CRP measuring range

• Wide CRP measuring range combines high sensitive and conventional CRP tests
• Enables detection of low level inflammation

Effortless testing with the QuikRead go multianalyte instrument

• Ready-to-use reagents
• Fully automated measurement
• Maintenance free
• Battery use ensures full portability
• Bi-directional connectivity to most HIS and LIS systems

*with whole blood and haematocrit of 40%, with plasma and serum 0,5 – 120 mg/l

Test results should never be used alone, without a complete clinical evaluation.

QuikRead go wrCRP+Hb is not registered in the USA.

1. Van Hecke O et al. Guidance on C-reactive protein point-of-care testing and complementary strategies to improve antibiotic prescribing for adults with lower respiratory tract infections in primary care. Front. Med 2023; 10:1166742.

2. Bruns AH et al. Usefulness of consecutive C-reactive protein measurements in follow-up of severe community-acquired pneumonia. Eur Respir J 2008; 32(3):726-732.

3. Emerging Risk Factors Collaboration. C-reactive protein concentration and risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and mortality: an individual participant meta-analysis. Lancet 2010; 375:132-140.

Regular use of QuikRead go Controls is recommended.

Recommended Controls:

• 153764 QuikRead go CRP Control (~25 mg/l with blue colour) (image)
• 153763 QuikRead go CRP Control High (~75 mg/l with blue colour) (image)
• 153765 QuikRead go CRP Control Low (~2.5 mg/l with blue colour) (image)
• 153656 QuikRead go Hb 10 µl Control (image)

Related products:

• 147851 QuikRead go Capillaries (10 µl) (image)
• 67966 QuikRead Plungers (image)

CRP aids clinical management of patients with infections or inflammatory conditions.
Learn more: About C-reactive protein

Hemoglobin is the molecule that contains iron and transports oxygen in the blood. It binds oxygen in the lungs, transports it to tissues and returns carbon dioxide from tissues to the lungs. Hemoglobin has an important role in the body’s iron cycle and it contains most of the functional iron in the body.

If a patient has anemia the blood hemoglobin or red blood cell concentration is below recommended levels. Anemia has many different causes but iron deficiency, which causes iron deficiency anemia, is the most common cause in the Western world. It should be remembered that anemia is more of a symptom than a disease. Hemoglobin tests may help diagnose anemia but the cause of anemia has to be investigated.

References

• Dacie and Lewis. Practical Haematology, 11^th edition, 2012.
• HoffBrand and Pettit. Essential Haematology, 3^rd edition, 1997.
• Ruutu. Rajamäki, Lassila, Porkka. Veritaudit, 3^rd edition, 2007.

Antimicrobial resistance is a global health threat. CRP point of care testing aids management of respiratory infections and fighting against antimicrobial resistance.
Learn more: Antimicrobial resistance and CRP

Marketing and sales materials

QuikRead go wrCRP+Hb Brief Instructions (EN)

CRP control procedure Brief Instructions (EN)

Hb control procedure Brief Instructions (EN)

QuikRead go Plus Family Brochure (EN)

QuikRead go Family Brochure (EN)

QuikRead go Technical Specifications (EN)

QuikRead go Plus Technical Specifications (EN)

Instructions for Fingertip Blood Collection (EN)

QuikRead go Control Information (EN)

When minutes matter Flyer (EN)

QuikRead go workstation Flyer (EN)

The Benefits of CRP Point-of-Care Testing in General Practice (EN)

Instructions for use

(For informative use only. Kindly always refer to the latest package insert in the kit.)

QuikRead go wrCRP+Hb IFU (FI, SE, NO, DK), 146255, 152633

QuikRead go wrCRP+Hb IFU (GB, DE, FR, IT), 146255, 152633

QuikRead go wrCRP+Hb IFU (CZ, SK, PL, HU), 146255, 152633

QuikRead go wrCRP+Hb IFU (NL, ES, EE, RO), 146255, 152633

QuikRead go CRP Controls IFU (GB, DE, FR, ES, IT, CZ, HU, PL, SK, NL, EE, LT, SE, NO, DK, FI), 153765, 153764, 153763

QuikRead go Hb 10 μl Control (GB, DE, FR, ES, IT, CZ, HU, PL, SK, SI, SE, NO, DK, FI), 153656

Safety Data Sheet

If you wish to receive a Safety data sheet, please contact: product.support@aidian.eu

I would like to start using the QuikRead go wrCRP+Hb tests. Which instrument software version I need on my QuikRead go instrument?

You should have the version 7.5.1.

I have updated my QuikRead go instrument into version 7.5.1 to start using the QuikRead go wrCRP+Hb test. However, now I noticed I have still some QuikRead go CRP+Hb kits in fridge. Can I use these kits still after the software update?

Yes, in addition to the QuikRead go wrCRP+Hb tests, you can use the QuikRead go CRP and QuikRead go CRP+Hb kits with the QuikRead go instrument software version 7.5.1.

I accidentally left a QuikRead go wrCRP+Hb kit at room temperature for a weekend. Can I still use it?

Yes, you can use the kit. The unopened kit can be stored at cool or room temperature (2-25 ºC) until the expiry date marked on the kit label. After the first opening of the kit components, the cuvettes can be kept at room temperature (18-25) for 3 months. The reagent caps for 6 months. See more information in the package insert.

What happens if I accidentally use the 20 µl capillaries with the QuikRead go wrCRP+Hb test?

It is important to use only the 10 µl capillaries with orange stripe, which are inside the QuikRead go wrCRP+Hb test kit. The 20 µl capillaries have a blue stripe and are to be used with QuikRead go CRP test only. The instrument measures the haematocrit value and above the upper limit (75%), it will not give results. If you dispense twice the amount of sample, the instrument thinks the haematocrit value is double what it actually is. The HCT correction is able to correct only those sample results, which have hematocrit below 37.5%.