Kits for urinary protein testing
A complete range of kits for the testing of urinary proteins is available. Such tests are particularly useful from a diagnostic viewpoint, providing important information for the diagnosis of renal diseases, monitoring and differential analysis of proteinurias. All reagents are latex-based, ready-to-use and validated according to the international CLSI protocols. Within the range, urinary-Transferrin, urinary-Albumin (micro-albuminuria), and urinary-IgG, are of paramount importance. Albuminuria is one of the most important markers for damages to the endothelium. Pathological levels of urinary albumin (micro-albuminuria) are present in diabetes, hypertension, and during the early stages of preeclampsia. Transferrin and albumin together are pathognomonic of selective glomerular proteinuria. If the IgG levels rise the glomerular proteinuria becomes non selective. The accuracy guaranteed by the method allows correct calculation of the Cameron index (ratio between IgG clearance and transferrin clearance). The urinary proteins kits are available as both turbidimetry and nephelometry. The dedicated product lines include calibrators and controls whose assigned values are in accordance with International Scientific Committee’s guidelines. All urine testing products from Sclavo are available in specific formats and packaging developed for all Sclavo Systems (Sclavo Palio, Dirui, Konelab), Sclavo EasyNeph (nephelometry), in addition to the multi-purpose format. Along with specific proteins kits, the company offers a dedicated kit for testing total urinary proteins, highly sensitive to both tubular proteins, as well as Bence-Jones proteinuria, ensuring reliable and accurate results.
