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Sensitivity vs. standard of care criteria.

Specificity vs. standard of care criteria.

*Excluding samples with >20% blood

The Synovasure Alpha Defensin Lateral Flow Test is a standalone, rapid device for detecting alpha defensin in synovial fluid. The test received FDA authorization in 2019 as a CLIA moderately complex test.

Results in 10 minutes following performance of test.

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

  • Prior antibiotic administration,,

  • Comorbidities related to inflammation,,

  • Type and/or virulence of the organism,,

Only needs 15 microliters of synovial fluid to perform test.

  • Infection Diagnostics

  • Revision Knee 

  • Revision Hip

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Brochure for Synovasure Alpha Defensin Lateral Flow Test
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Brochure for MSIS-ICM Criteria
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Evidence-Based Comparison of the Synovasure Lateral Test and Lateral Flow Device
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Reference Guide for Synovasure Alpha Defensin Lateral Flow Test
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Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) is one of the most common complications following total joint arthroplasty. The Synovasure Alpha Defensin Lateral Flow Test offers a rapid and accurate positive/negative result (10 minutes) to aid in the diagnosis of PJI.

Synovasure® Alpha Defensin Lateral Flow Test

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Synovasure® Alpha Defensin Lateral Flow Test

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

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Minimal Fluid Requirement
Infection Management
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No statistically significant difference in performance of Synovasure Alpha Defensin Lateral Flow Test and Synovasure Alpha Defensin ELISA laboratory test.1

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