Intended Use

Human brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a hormone that is mainly secreted by the cardiac ventricles. BNP has both diuretic and vasodilator effects, inhibits the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and acts as antagonists of various vasoconstrictors, BNP has been reported to protect the myocardium during heart failure and improve heart disease conditions. Because BNP production increases with elevation of the cardiac workload, it can be used as an index for diagnosing and evaluating the severity of cardiac failure.

Specification of Rapidchip BNP

Drug Classification	In Vitro Diagnostics
Certification No. in Japan	221ADAMX00004000
Package	Test device 20 pcs. Accessory: CAL 1 pc.
Storage	2-10℃

Samples	Plasma or whole blood(EDTA-2Na・EDTA-2K, heparinized)
Sample Volume	120µL
Measurement Time	15 min
Measurement Range	10-800 pg/mL
Reference standard range	≤ 18.4 pg/mL1)
Assay Principle	Immunochromatography
Detection Method	Reflected light intensity as measured by dedicated instrument Manufacturer

1) Yasue H. Yoshimura M. et al.: Clinical Endocrinology 41,391. 1939. Japanese.

Sold Separately

Product Name	Package	Storage
Rapidchip BNP Dissolution Buffer*	10 × 1mL	2-10℃
Rapidchip BNP Control*	1 × 2conc. × 0.5mL(lyophilized)

• *Not in vitro diagnostic products in Japan.

"Rapidpia" and all related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SEKISUI MEDICAL CO., LTD. in Japan and/or other countries.
"Rapidchip" is trademark or registered trademark of SEKISUI MEDICAL CO., LTD. in Japan and/or other countries.