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Synovasure®  Alpha Defensin  Lateral Flow Test  

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When You Need to Know Now

The first of its kind, the Synovasure Alpha Defensin Lateral Flow Test is specifically designed as an aid for the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). The test delivers same-day results with speed and accuracy.1 

Procedures

  • Infection Diagnostics

Application

  • Revision Knee 
  • Revision Hip

Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) is one of the most common complications following total joint arthroplasty.2 The Synovasure Alpha Defensin Lateral Flow Test offers a rapid and accurate positive/negative result (10 minutes) to aid in the diagnosis of PJI.

Sensitivity

94.3%

vs. standard of care criteria1

Specificity

94.5%

vs. standard of care criteria1*

* Excluding samples with >20% blood

Product Features

The Synovasure Alpha Defensin Lateral Flow Test is a standalone, rapid device for detecting alpha defensin in synovial fluid.

Same-Day Results

Results in 10 minutes following performance of the test

Performance Backed by Data

Demonstrates a high sensitivity (94.3%) and specificity (94.5%). In addition, results proven in clinical studies to be unaffected by:

  • Prior antibiotic administration1,3,4
  • Comorbidities related to inflammation1,3,5
  • Type and/or virulence of the organism1,3,6

Minimal Fluid Requirement

Only needs 15 microliters of synovial fluid to perform the test

Consistent results to Laboratory Test

No statistically significant difference in the performance of Synovasure Alpha Defensin Lateral Flow Test and Synovasure Alpha Defensin ELISA laboratory .1

Related Products

Synovasure® Comprehensive Infection Laboratory Test Panels

Bactisure™ Wound Lavage

Persona® Revision Knee System

Arcos®  System

Education

Literature

Synovasure Alpha Defensin Lateral Flow Test Brochure

Description of the value of the Synovasure Alpha Defensin Lateral Flow Test

MSIS-ICM Criteria Brochure

Key takeaways 2018 ICM Proposed Criteria for Diagnosing PJI

Evidence-Based Comparison of the Synovasure Lateral Test and Lateral Flow Device

Overview clinical data and support

Synovasure Alpha Defensin Lateral Flow Test Reference Guide

Reference guide for test collection, process, result interpretation and results.

Videos

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