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 inflammation.

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

 Facts about the 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)
• Excellent correlation to laboratory methods
• Total imprecision: Whole blood < 6% CV,
  serum < 5% CV
• Automatic haematocrit correction
• Kit size: 15 tests. Separately packed cartridges
• Afinion CRP Controls: 2 levels, ready to use