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Microalbumin Assay

Reagent | Microalbumin

Microalbumin: An Independent Predictor of Progressive Renal Disease

Benefits of the Randox Microalbumin Assay

Exceptional correlation

A correlation coefficient of r=0.99 was displayed when the Randox microalbumin assay was compared to commercially available methods.

Dedicated calibrator & controls available

Dedicated calibrator and controls available offering a complete testing package.

Excellent precision

The Randox microalbumin assay displayed a precision of <4.8% CV.

Liquid ready-to-use

The Randox microalbumin assay is available in a liquid ready-to-use format for convenience and ease-of-use.

Applications available

Applications available detailing instrument-specific settings for the convenient use of the Randox microalbumin assay on a variety of clinical chemistry analsyers.

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Cat NoSize
MA2426R1 1 x 60ml (C) (L)
R2 1 x 7ml
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MA3828R1 6 x 20ml (L)
R2 3 x 8ml
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MA8056R1 2 x 20ml (L)
R2 2 x 6.6ml
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MA8325R1 1 x 20ml (L)
R2 1 x 4.6ml
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MA4072R1 3 x 20ml (L)
R2 3 x 7.5ml
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MA8388R1 1 x 20ml (L)
R2 1 x 7.8ml
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MA8160R1 2 x 20ml (L)
R2 2 x 9ml
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(L) Indicates liquid option

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  • PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE
  • Clinical Significance

Albumin is one of the major plasma proteins and is usually present in very low concentrations in urine. Damage to the glomerular basement membrane can alter its permeability meaning albumin and other proteins usually reabsorbed and recirculated in the blood enter the urine. Sustained elevations of urinary albumin concentrations are called microalbuminuria 1.

Microalbuminuria is strongly associated with poor glycaemic control, hypertension and other diabetic complications including ischaemic heart disease, diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy. Microalbumin is an early biomarker of diabetic nephropathy, the most common complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) 2. Microalbuminuria is an independent predictor of progressive renal disease and cardiovascular mortality. Due to the increasing prevalence of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome in children, screening for microalbuminuria seems highly relevant in the paediatric population to detect and prevent cardiovascular disease 3.

Microalbumin Calibrator

Microalbumin Control

Human Urine EQA

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Transferrin

Reagent | Transferrin

Key Benefits

Excellent precision

The Transferrin assay has a precision of less than 5% CV

Applications available

For a wide variety of clinical chemistry analysers including the RX series

Strong correlation

The Transferrin assay showed a correlation coefficient of 0.98 against another commercially available method utilising a BCR/CAP/IFCC CRM 470 international standard

Randox Transferrin (Immunoturbidmetric)

  • Immunoturbidimetric method
  • Liquid ready-to-use reagents
  • Stable to expiry at 2-8⁰C
  • Measuring range 7.60-536 mg/dl
  • Applications available
Cat NoSize
TF3831R1 6 x 20ml (L)
R2 3 x 14ml
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What is Transferrin assay used for?

Transferrin (siderophilin) is the principal iron binding and transport protein in human plasma and can bind two molecules of iron. The normal range for healthy adults is 200-400 mg/dl. Iron availability in the plasma regulates transferrin levels which increase when plasma iron is low.

Transferrin levels increase during pregnancy and oestrogen administration and correlate closely with Total Iron Binding Capacity of serum. Plasma transferrin levels are associated with a range of conditions including anaemia, iron deficiency, inflammation or malignancy, liver disease, malnutrition and protein loss.

Transferrin can also be described as a preventative antioxidant and acts by binding iron in a redox inactive form. This process is extremely important as free iron is capable of stimulating the production of harmful free radicals

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Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)

Reagent | Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)

Key Benefits

Exceptional correlation

The TIBC assay showed a correlation coefficient of 0.9 against another commercially available method

Eliminates negative bias

Traditional calculation methods using the unsaturated iron-binding capacity (UIBC) and serum iron (TIBC = UIBC + serum iron) have a significant negative bias compared with direct TIBC methods. Randox’s TIBC assay eliminates this bias

Excellent precision

The TIBC assay has a precision of less than 4% CV

Randox Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) (Colorimetric)

  • Colorimetric method
  • Liquid ready-to-use reagents
  • Eliminates negative bias
  • Stable to expiry when stored at 2-8⁰C
  • Minimal interferences
Cat NoSize
TI4064R1 4 x 9ml (L)
R2 4 x 4ml
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TI8065R1 4 x 8.7ml (L)
R2 4 x 4.9ml
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TI8375R1 4 x 10ml (L)
R2 4 x 5.1ml
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What is Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) assay used for?

Iron is transported in the blood by the serum protein transferrin. Transferrin is normally 30% saturated, that is 30% of the iron-binding sites contain an iron atom. The total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) is the amount of iron needed to 100% saturate transferrin. TIBC reflects iron status: levels are elevated when iron levels are low; therefore it is useful in the diagnosis and monitoring of iron deficiency anaemia and iron deficiency in late pregnancy. Abnormal levels of TIBC can point towards a variety of disease states such as hereditary haemochromatosis, a common genetic disorder where iron levels are excessive, other anaemias, liver disease and malnutrition.

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Glutathione Reductase

Reagent | Glutathione Reductase

Key Benefits

Applications available

For a wide variety of clinical chemistry analysers

Exceptional correlation

The Glutathione Reductase assay showed a correlation of r=0.988 against another commercially available method

Excellent linearity

387 U/l, removing the need for sample dilution

Randox Glutathione Reductase (UV)

  • UV method
  • Lyophilised reagents
  • Working reagent stable for 2 days when stored at 2-8°C
  • Measuring range 9.69 – 387 U/l

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GR2368R1 5 x 5ml
R2 5 x 3ml
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What is Glutathione Reductase assay used for?

Glutathione Reductase is required for the regeneration of reduced glutathione which is important for normal cellular metabolism. This enzyme is often discussed in association with Glutathione Peroxidase, which requires reduced glutathione for activation. Glutathione Reductase is responsible for maintaining levels of reduced glutathione which has many important functions in the cell. Glutathione plays a role in protein folding and the maintenance of reduced pools of vitamin C and E. Reduced levels of this enzyme have been described in several diseases.

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  • Zachwieja, J. et al. (2003) Decreased antioxidant activity in hypercholesterolemic children with nephrotic syndrome. Med. Sci. Monit., 9:CR287-291
  • Malinowski, E., et al. (2004) The effect of some drugs injection to pregnant heifers on blood antioxidant status. Pol. J. Vet. Sci.,7: 91-95
  • Banfi, G., et al. (2006) Plasma oxidative stress biomarkers, nitric oxide and heat shock protein 70 in trained elite soccer players.Eur. J. Appl. Physiol., 96: 483-486
  • Celik, I., et al. (2006) Antioxidant and immune potential marker enzymes assessment in the various tissues of rats exposed to indolacetic acid and kinetin: A drink water study. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 86: 180-185
  • Tátrai, E., et al. (2006) Redox status and expression of chemokines in the rat lungs on exposure to asbestos and asbestos substituents. Neuro. Endocrinol. Lett. 27 Suppl 2: 40-43
  • Drelich, G., et al. (2007) (Article in Polish) Imbalance of oxidoreductive status in suicidal antidepressant drugs poisoning. Przegl. Lek. 64: 258-259
  • Čolak, E. et al. (2008) Biomarkers of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidative defense in type 2 diabetes mellitus-comparative analysis. Biochemia Medica. 18 (2): 42-51
  • Perše, M., et al. (2009) Effect of high-fat mixed-lipid diet and exercise on the antioxidant system in skeletal and cardiac muscles of rats with colon carcinoma. Pharmacol. Rep. 61(5): 909-916
  • Biljak, V.K.. et al. (2010) Glutathione cycle in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Cell Biochem. Funct. 28(6): 448-453
  • Singh, N. et al. (2010) Adverse health effects due to arsenic exposure: Modification by dietary supplementation of jaggery in mice. Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol. 242(3): 247-255
  • Djordjevic, J., et al. (2011) Fluoxetine affects antioxidant system and promotes apoptotic signalling in Wistar rat liver. Eur. J.Pharmacol. 659(1): 61-66
  • Huo, H.Z., et al. (2011) Hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects of licorice extract against CCl4-induced oxidative damage in rats. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 12: 6529-6543
  • Voljč., M., et al. (2011) Evaluation of different vitamin E recommendations and bioactivity of α-tocopherol isomers in broiler nutrition by measuring oxidative stress in vivo and the oxidative stability of meat. Poult. Sci. 90(7): 1478-1488
  • Dogliotti, G., et al. (2012) Natural zeolites chabazite/phillipsite/analcime increase blood levels of antioxidant enzymes. J. Clin. Biochem. Nutr. 50(3): 195-198
  • Gravina, L., et al. (2012) Influence of nutrient intake on antioxidant capacity, muscle damage and white blood cell count in female soccer players. J. Int. Soc. Sports Nutr. 9(1): 32
  • Hübner-Wózniak E., et al. (2012) Effect of rugby training on blood antioxidant defenses in able-bodied and spinal cord injured players. Spinal Cord 50(3): 253-256
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Diabetes Panel

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IgA

Reagent | IgA

Key Benefits

Excellent precision

The IgA assay showed a precision of less than 3% CV

Exceptional correlation

The assay showed a correlation of r=0.98 against another commercially available method

Interference

There is no cross reaction with IgG and IgM under the conditions of the assay. Extremely lipaemic or haemolytic samples and high levels of ionic detergents may interfere in the assay

Other features

  • Immunoturbidimetric method
  • Liquid ready-to-use reagents
  • Stable to expiry when stored at +2⁰C to +8⁰C
Cat NoSize
IA3832R1 3 x 20ml (L)
R2 3 x 14ml
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IA8046R1 5 x 8.7ml (L)
R2 5 x 3.9ml
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What is IgA assay used for?

Measurement of IgA is used to diagnose diseases of the respiratory tract e.g. tuberculosis, Crohn’s disease and early cirrhosis of the liver. It is also useful in monitoring therapy of IgA myeloma and evaluating IgA immunity. IgA in colostrum and milk is important in neonatal defence against infection.

The Randox IgA assay is an immunoturbidimetric end-point method for manual use and on automated analysers. The increase in turbidity in a sample containing human IgA is measured at 340 nm. By constructing a standard curve from the absorbances of standards, the IgA concentration of a sample can be determined.

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Haptoglobin

Reagent | Haptoglobin

Key Benefits

Excellent traceability

Standardised to Certified Reference Material (CRM Da470k/IFCC)

Exceptional correlation

A correlation coefficient of r=0.97 was obtained against another commercially available kit

Excellent stability

Onboard reagent stability of 28 days. Calibration is only required every seven days

Other features and benefits

  • Immunoturbidimetric method
  • Liquid reagents
  • Stable to expiry when stored at +2 to +8°C
  • Fully automated applications available for a wide range of clinical chemistry analysers

Ordering information

Cat NoSize
HP3886R1 1 x 12ml (L)
R2a 1 x 3.2ml
R2b 1 x 0.625ml
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HP8151R1 1 x 12ml (L)
R2 2 x 4.2ml
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What is Haptoglobin assay used for?

Haptoglobin measurements are used in the diagnosis of haemolytic anaemia and to distinguish it from other types of anaemia. In haemolytic anaemia, haptoglobin levels in the blood decrease significantly. Low levels however may also indicate red blood cell destruction due to sickle cell anaemia or thalassemia. In certain cases of liver disease haptoglobin levels may also be low, as the liver cannot manufacture normal levels of the protein.

As an acute phase reactant haptoglobin levels in the blood are significantly increased in response to infection, inflammation, burns, surgery and trauma. However, haptoglobin is not generally used to diagnose or monitor these conditions.

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    Complement C4 Reagent

    Reagent | Complement C4

    Key Benefits of the Randox Complement C4 reagent

    Exceptional correlation with standard methods

    The Randox methodology was compared against other commercially available methods and the Randox Complement C4 assay showed a correlation coefficient of r=0.98

    Wide measuring range

    The healthy range for Complement C4 is 7 -49 mg/dl. The Randox Complement C4 assay can comfortably detect levels outside of the healthy range measuring between 2.90 – 152 mg/dl

    Excellent stability

    Stable until expiry date when stored at +2 to +8°C

    Other features of the Randox Complement C4 reagent

    • Immunoturbidimetric method
    • Liquid ready-to-use reagents
    • Stable until expiry date when stored at +2 to +8°C
    • Measuring range 2.90 – 152 mg/dl

    Ordering information

    Cat NoSize
    CM3846R1 3 x 20ml (L)
    R2 3 x 6ml
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    CM8024R1 2 x 11.2ml (L)
    R2 2 x 4.2ml
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    What is the Complement C4 assay used for?

    What is Complement C4?

    The complement system is one of the major mechanisms of innate immunology consisting of more than 30 plasma and membrane-associated serum proteins which evokes cytolytic immune responses to pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, chemical tissue damage and anything that is classified as foreign to the body. The complement system can be activated through three major pathways: classical, lectin or alternative. Once activated, reactions occur for antibody opsonisation (the process by which a phagocyte marks a pathogen for ingestion and elimination) to fight against the foreign bodies.  Activation can also occur when the body produces antibodies for its own tissues that it views as being foreign, which is known as an autoimmune disorder.

    During the activation process, Complement C4 splits down into C4b and C4a (peptide). C4b acts as an opsonin and remains bound to the complex at the surface of the pathogen which activates the next step of the process. The small peptide, C4a diffuses away and acts as a chemotactic factor and an inflammatory paracrine.

    The Randox Complement C4 assay is used for the quantitative in vitro determination of complement C4 concentration in serum.  The Randox Complement C4 assay allows for the diagnosis and monitoring of autoimmune disorders associated with abnormal levels of complement C4 including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).  Higher than normal results may be indicative of cancer or ulcerative whereas lower than normal results may be indicative of lupus, hepatitis, or cirrhosis.

    Cell-bound levels of processed complement activation products, especially E-C4d (erythrocyte-bound C4) is a biomarker in the diagnosis and monitoring of systematic lupus erythematous (SLE). For more information on SLE, please click here.

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    Complement C3 Reagent

    Reagent | Complement C3

    Key Benefits of the Randox Complement C3 reagent

    Exceptional correlation with standard methods

    The Randox methodology was compared against other commercially available methods and the Randox Complement C3 assay showed a correlation coefficient of r=0.98

    Wide measuring range

    The healthy range for Complement C3 is 58 – 170 mg/dl.  The Randox Complement C3 assay can comfortably detect levels outside of the healthy range measuring between 13 – 502 mg/dl.

    Excellent stability

    Stable until expiry date when stored at +2 to +8°C

    Other features of the Randox Complement C3 reagent

    • Immunoturbidimetric method
    • Liquid ready-to-use reagents
    • Stable until expiry date when stored at +2 to +8°C
    • Measuring range 13 – 502 mg/dl

    Ordering information

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    CM3845R1 3 x 20ml (L)
    R2 3 x 6ml
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    CM8023R1 2 x 11.2ml (L)
    R2 2 x 4.2ml
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    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 Complement C3 assay used for?

    What is Complement C3?

    The complement system is one of the major mechanisms of innate immunology consisting of more than 30 plasma and membrane-associated serum proteins which evokes cytolytic immune responses to pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, chemical tissue damage and anything that is classified as foreign to the body. The complement system can be activated through three major pathways: classical, lectin or alternative. Once activated, reactions occur for antibody opsonisation (the process by which a phagocyte marks a pathogen for ingestion and elimination) to fight against the foreign bodies.  Activation can also occur when the body produces antibodies for its own tissues that it views as being foreign, which is known as an autoimmune disorder. For more information on autoimmune disorders, please click here

    During the activation process, Complement C3 splits down into C3b and C3a (peptide). C3b acts as an opsonin and remains bound to the complex at the surface of the pathogen which activates the next step of the process. The small peptide, C3a diffuses away and acts as a chemotactic factor and an inflammatory paracrine.

    The Randox Complement C3 assay is used for the quantitative in vitro determination of complement C3 concentration in serum.  The Randox Complement C3 assay allows for the diagnosis and monitoring of autoimmune disorders associated with abnormal levels of complement C3 including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).  Higher than normal results may be indicative of cancer or ulcerative whereas lower than normal results may be indicative of lupus, hepatitis, or cirrhosis.

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      Rheumatoid Factor

      Reagent | Rheumatoid Factor

      Rheumatoid Factor Key Benefits

      Exceptional correlation

      The Rheumatoid Factor assay showed a correlation of r=0.99 against another commercially available method

      Applications available

      For a wide variety of clinical chemistry analysers including the RX series

      Excellent stability

      Stable to expiry when stored at 2-8⁰C

      Superior Method

      Latex Enhanced Immunoturbidimetric method

      Ultimate convenience

      Liquid ready-to-use reagents

       Ordering information

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      RF3836R1 2 x 20ml (L)
      R2 2 x 8ml
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      RF8063R1 2 x 8.7ml (L)
      R2 2 x 4.7ml
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      RF8345R1 1 x 11.7ml (L)
      R2 1 x 5.7ml
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      What is Rheumatoid Factor assay used for?

      Research has shown that both environmental and genetic factors can affect the production of RF with various biological properties. Although they may be found in all immunoglobulin classes, the RF most frequently detected is the IgM type; present in about 75% of adult patients with RA and about 10% of children with juvenile RA. RF have also been observed in the serum of patients with lupus erythematosus, hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, syphilis and various other conditions; but the RF titre is much lower than in RA.

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      HbA1c

      Reagent | HbA1c

      HbA1c (Indirect)

      Key Benefits

      Latex Enhanced Immunoturbidimetric method

      The Randox assay utilises a latex enhanced immunoturbidimetric method for superior performance

      Exceptional correlation to standard methods

      A correlation coefficient of 0.98 was obtained with another commercially available method

      Excellent precision

      The HbA1c assay showed a precision of less than 5% CV

      Other Features

      • Latex enhanced immunoturbidimetric method
      • Liquid ready-to-use reagents
      • Stable to expiry when stored at 2-8°C
      • Haemoglobin denaturant supplied with the kit
      Cat NoSize
      HA3830R1 3 x 14ml (L)
      R2 3 x 14ml
      R3 3 x 50ml
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      HA8321R1 4 x 7.8ml (L)
      R2 4 x 7.8ml
      R3 4 x 40ml
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      HbA1c (Direct)

      • Latex enhanced immunoagglutination method
      • Liquid ready-to-use reagents
      • Stable to expiry when stored at +2 to +8°C
      • For use with RX series of clinical chemistry analysers
      Cat CodeSize
      HA8123R1 2 x 16.2ml (L)
      R2 2 x 8.2ml
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      HA8379R1 4 x 12.7ml (L)
      R2 4 x 6ml
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      HA4068R1 4 x 20ml (L)
      R2 4 x 8.6ml
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      What is HbA1c assay used for?

      The concentration of HbA1c in the blood of diabetic patients increases with rising blood glucose levels and is representative of the mean blood glucose level over the preceding six to eight weeks. HbA1c can therefore be described as a long term indicator of diabetic control unlike blood glucose which is only a short term indicator of diabetic control.

      It is recommended that HbA1c levels are monitored every three to four months. In patients who have recently changed their therapy or in those who have gestational diabetes it may be beneficial to measure HbA1c levels more frequently, at two to four week intervals.

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