Randox Releases Haptoglobin and Ceruloplasmin Assays

Randox has expanded its range of immunoturbidimetric proteins to include Haptoglobin and Ceruloplasmin assays. The portfolio includes more than 25 serum proteins including a wide range of plasma proteins, lipoproteins, inflammatory markers and nutritional markers.

All of the reagents are liquid ready to use for added convenience, highly flexible, and multi-purpose for use on a wide range of clinical chemistry analyzers. Automated applications are available for most chemistry systems eliminating the need for a dedicated protein analyzer or nephelometer. The ability to consolidate protein analysis and chemistry testing onto a single platform enables improved laboratory efficiency and a reduction in total laboratory costs.

Many of the protein assays available offer improved sensitivity and enhanced specificity over other immunoturbidimetric assays due to the latex enhanced nature of the reagents. All assays are standardized to the appropriate international reference preparations and are in excellent correlation with competitor reagents and systems. Rigorous interference trials are carried out at Randox to minimize interference from hemoglobin, bilirubin and triglycerides. All Randox IT assays are also tested for possible prozone or antigen excess effects to ensure optimum performance.

To complement our range of serum proteins Randox also offers a liquid ready to use, third party specific protein control designed to provide an independent, unbiased assessment of performance. Three levels are available with method specific target values provided for 27 proteins in total. Once opened the material is stable for 30 days at +2-8oC reducing costs and dramatically minimising waste. The control is manufactured from 100% human material meaning it won’t interfere with antibody based tests.

To further assess analytical performance, Randox also offers a specific protein EQA programme which provides customers with a complete quality management solution. The bi-weekly RIQAS programme comprises of 26 proteins and allows for direct comparison with other laboratories using the same method/instrumentation.