Clinical chemistry assay kit FN series

ferritinimmunoturbidimetricbiochemistry

A correlation coefficient of r=0.99 was displayed when the Randox ferritin assay was compared to commercially available methods. Limited interference The Randox ferritin assay has shown to have limited interference from bilirubin, haemoglobin and triglycerides. Applications available Applications available detailing instrument-specific settings for the convenient use of the Randox ferritin assay on a variety of clinical chemistry analysers. Excellent stability The Randox ferritin assay is stable to expiry when stored at +2oC to +8oC. Calibrator and controls available Calibrator and controls available offering a complete testing package. Ferritin is an iron storage protein. It is the primary iron storage mechanism and is critical to iron homeostasis. As an iron store, ferritin has two roles 1. Provides a reserve of iron, which can be transported for the synthesis of molecules such as cytochromes, haemoglobin and iron-sulphur compounds. Safe-guards cells, DNA, lipids and proteins from the potential toxic effects of iron. Iron deficiency without anaemia is a diagnostic challenge, as it commonly goes unrecognised for a long period of time as the patient is asymptomatic. Ferritin is the most sensitive and specific test used in the diagnosis of iron deficiency, especially when a patient presents with symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia, but their full blood count is normal Adult onset Still’s Disease (AOSD) is a rare systemic inflammatory disorder characterised by arthritis, fever and a typical skin rash. Elevated ferritin levels have been observed in 89% of patients with AOSD, with five times the normal level observed in over half of patients