Key Benefits of the Randox Calcium reagent
Exceptional correlation with standard methods
The Randox methodology was compared to other commercially available methods and the Randox Calcium assay showed a correlation coefficient of 0.99.
Wide measuring range
The healthy range for calcium detectable in serum is 2.02 – 2.60 mmol/l. The Randox Calcium reagent can comfortably detect levels outside of this healthy range measuring between 0.075 – 5.67 mmol/l.
Excellent stability
Stable until expiry date when stored at +15 to +25°C
Other features of the Randox Calcium reagent (CPC/AMP)
- CPC/AMP method
- Liquid ready-to-use reagents
- Open vial stability of 21 days
- Measuring range 0.075 – 5.67 mmol/l
| Cat No | Size | Analyser | Easy Read | Easy Fit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (S) Indicates standard included in kit | |||||
| CA590 | R1 1 x 100ml (S) R2 1 x 100ml | General Use | - | - | |
| CA7941 | R1 6 x 50ml R2 3 x 50ml | Hitachi 717/911/912/704/902 RX Daytona/Imola | ✔ ✖ | ✖ ✔ | |
| CA8020 | R1 4 x 68ml R2 2 x 65ml | RX Suzuka Abbott Architect Hitachi 917/Mod P Konelab 20i/30i/60i Beckman Coulter AU Series | ✔ ✖ ✖ ✖ ✖ | ✖ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ | |
Instrument Specific Applications (ISA’s) are available for a wide range of biochemistry analysers. Contact us to enquire about your specific analyser.
Other features of the Randox Calcium reagent (Arsenazo)
- Arsenazo method
- Liquid ready-to-use reagents
- Stable until expiry date when stored at +15 to +25°C
- Measuring range 0.09 – 4.3 mmol/l
| Cat No | Size | Analyser | Easy Read | Easy Fit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA2390 | 6 x 100ml | General Use | - | - | |
| CA3871 | 9 x 51ml | RX Daytona/Imola Hitachi 717/911/912/704/902 | ✔ ✖ | ✖ ✔ | |
| CA8021 | 8 x 68ml | RX Suzuka Abbott Architect Hitachi 917/Mod P Konelab 20i/30i/60i Beckman Coulter AU Series | ✔ ✖ ✖ ✖ ✖ | ✖ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ | |
| CA8309 | 4 x 20ml | RX Daytona +/Monaco Abbott Architect Hitachi 917/Mod P Konelab 20i/30i/60i Beckman Coulter AU Series | ✔ ✖ ✖ ✖ ✖ | ✖ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ | |
Instrument Specific Applications (ISA’s) are available for a wide range of biochemistry analysers. Contact us to enquire about your specific analyser.
What is the Calcium assay used for?
What is calcium?
Calcium is the fifth most abundant element in the body. Most of it in the human adult is extracellular and 99% of it exists as crystalline hydroxyapatite in bones and teeth where it confers rigidity. It plays a major role in the mechanisms of nerve impulse transmission, muscular contraction and blood coagulation. Secretion from the parathyroid glands, thyroid C cells and pancreatic B cells is controlled by the extracellular ionised calcium concentration at the cell surface.
What is the calcium assay used for?
It is tested to diagnosis and monitor numerous conditions related to the heart, nerves, bones and kidneys.
Hypercalcemia can be the result of hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid gland), cancer, carcinomas, vitamin D overdoses and are of diagnostic value in detecting chronic renal disease and acute pancreatic disease.
Hypocalcemia is associated with hypoparathyroidism (underactive parathyroid gland), vitamin D deficiency, calcium deficiency, kidney dysfunction and renal failure. For more information on risk factors for postthyroidectomy hypocalcemia, please click here [external link].
The Randox Calcium assay is used for the quantitative in vitro determination of calcium concentration in serum, plasma and urine.
- Kauther, M.D., et al. Biochemical markers of particle induced osteolysis in C57BL/6 mice. Clin. Chem. Lab. Med., 2010, 48 (11): 1641-1646.
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