IVD products are devices and systems used to diagnose, treat, or prevent health conditions. They are meant to be used in the collection and examination of biological samples like blood, saliva, or tissue. Samples may be taken from inside the nose or the back of the throat, or from a vein or fingerstick. It’s important to note that IVD products are noninvasive. For example, Poclight HSCL-5000...
Cortisol, also known as hydrocortisone, also known as hydrocorticoid or compound F(compound F), is extracted from the adrenal cortex and has the strongest effect on carbohydrate metabolism. Cortisol is sometimes used exclusively to refer to the basic "stress hormone." Cortisol is produced from 11-deoxycortisol by the action of 11β-hydroxylase in the mitochondria of the adrenal cortex. Cortiso...
What is a progesterone test? Progesterone is a hormone that's made mainly by the ovaries, which are two glands in the female reproductive system that contain eggs. Progesterone plays an essential role in the female reproductive system. It regulates the menstrual cycle, prepares the uterus for pregnancy, and helps maintain a healthy pregnancy. However, an imbalance in progesterone levels can l...
What is this test? E2 plays a key role in the development of the female reproduction system, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina, and breasts. Women have higher amounts of E2 during their reproductive years and almost none after menopause. Other estrogens include estrone and estriol. Estrone is the main estrogen made during menopause. In men, E2 is secreted in moderate amounts by the tes...
WHAT is Folic Acid (Folate)? If you are pregnant, your doctor has likely suggested that you take Folic Acid pills. But do you know why? Folic Acid is a type of vitamin, also known as vitamin B9. Folic Acid is used to: · Make and repair DNA · Prevent birth defects of the spinal cord and brain (neural tube defects) · Produce red blood cells (Referen...
Poclight: Glycated Hemoglobin Detection Solution 1. What is Glycated Hemoglobin? Recent data shows that there are currently about 114 million diabetes patients and 500 million people in prediabetes in China. According to the Chinese Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Treatment Guidelines (2020 edition), in type 2 diabetes, diagnosis also requires testing of patients' random blood glucose (RP...
Pre-eclampsia What is Pre-eclampsia? Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-related condition characterized by extensive endothelial dysfunction and vasospasm, typically manifesting after 20 weeks of gestation and occasionally extending up to 4-6 weeks after childbirth. Clinically, it is identified by the onset of hypertension and proteinuria, with or without severe complications (Medscape, 2022). Early sign...
Homogeneous chemiluminescence is an important milestone in chemiluminescent immunoassay, enabling direct chemiluminescent detection without the need for separation and washing steps. It has garnered significant attention and wide application in various fields such as basic medical research, serum biomarker detection, and drug screening. In order to improve the coverage and quality of medica...