i-STAT TBI Plasma Cartridge
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Product code: I-STAT-04X64-25
MPN: 04X64-25
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Plasma-based traumatic brain injury biomarker assessment for clinical laboratory settings
Product overview
The i-STAT TBI Plasma cartridge measures biomarkers associated with brain injury in plasma samples to help determine the need for a CT scan of the head. Like the whole blood TBI cartridge, it quantifies GFAP and UCH-L1, but uses plasma prepared from EDTA anticoagulated specimens rather than whole blood. Results are available in 15 minutes.
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Clinical applications
Used in the evaluation of patients 18 years of age or older presenting with suspected mild traumatic brain injury (Glasgow Coma Scale 13-15) within 12 hours of injury. Important distinction: the TBI Plasma test is intended for clinical laboratory settings only - it is not intended for point-of-care use. A 'not elevated' interpretation is associated with the absence of acute traumatic intracranial lesions on head CT.
What does the i-STAT TBI Plasma Cartridge measure?
Category: Traumatic Brain Injury
- GFAP (glial fibrillary acidic protein)
- UCH-L1 (ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal esterase L1)
Specifications
Intended use
A panel of in vitro diagnostic immunoassays for the quantitative measurements of GFAP and UCH-L1 in plasma and a semi-quantitative interpretation of test results. Used to aid in the evaluation of patients with suspected mild traumatic brain injury to assist in determining the need for a CT scan of the head.
Frequently Asked Questions
The TBI cartridge uses whole blood and is cleared for point-of-care use. The TBI Plasma cartridge uses plasma and is intended for clinical laboratory settings only. The TBI cartridge has a 24-hour injury window, while the TBI Plasma cartridge has a 12-hour injury window.
Like the whole blood TBI cartridge, the TBI Plasma cartridge is only compatible with the i-STAT Alinity instrument.
The plasma cartridge may be preferred in clinical laboratory workflows where samples are already being centrifuged for other tests. It integrates into existing lab sample processing pipelines.
The Abbott i-STAT is a Block Scientific center of excellence
Block Scientific has designated the Abbott i-STAT as one of its Centers of Excellence - a select group of analyzer platforms where we provide the highest level of expertise, inventory depth, and service capability. When you purchase a refurbished i-STAT from Block Scientific, you get the benefit of more than 45 years of laboratory equipment experience, dedicated technical support, and a team that knows the i-STAT platform inside and out.
Whether you need a single replacement unit, want to expand your POC testing footprint across multiple departments, or are looking for the best price on cartridges and consumables, Block Scientific is the partner that can make it happen at a cost that works for your budget.
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