Canine CRP customer story - Langford Vets

In the Gentian Customer Story - Canine CRP series we present how some of our valuable customers incorporate our Canine CRP assay in both clinical and laboratory settings to improve diagnostic efficiency.

Canine CRP at Langford Vets

Langford Vets, located in Bristol, UK, serves as the clinical teaching platform for the University of Bristol Veterinary School and has a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory.  This customer story examines Langford Vets' successful implementation of the Gentian Canine CRP Immunoassay, and highlights its impact on diagnostic efficiency and patient care.

Implementation of Canine CRP testing

Langford Vets integrated the Gentian Canine CRP Immunoassay into their diagnostic repertoire early 2023. The in-house laboratory utilises advanced instrumentation, including the Konelab Prime 60i and Indiko Plus analysers.

To ensure a smooth transition to the assay, one of the Gentian application specialists provided on-site validation on the Konelab Prime 60i. As the assay can be applied on a wide range of instruments, it is highly prioritised at Gentian to facilitate adoption by offering application notes and aid in instrument validations on  instruments at customer sites.

By incorporating the Gentian Canine CRP assay, Langford Vets has enhanced its ability to detect systemic inflammation, provide rapid diagnosis, analyse treatment responses and monitor disease activity in canine patients.

Canine CRP – A tool to detect and monitor inflammation

Kay Burt, Senior Biochemistry Laboratory Scientist at Langford Vets, describes that the Gentian canine CRP assay is an important tool for diagnosing and monitoring inflammation, especially due to the assay's ability to deliver accurate results. She highlights that the assay’s utilisation of canine-specific antibodies and antigens enhances its reliability by minimising cross-reactivity, an important factor in veterinary diagnostics. She recommends the assay to labs that want to advance canine diagnostics.

“I really appreciate Gentian customer care team. They have been super helpful from the validation stage and are always there to support with any issues that pop up.”

Kay Burt
Senior Biochemistry Laboratory Scientist
Langford Vets

 Gentian Canine CRP Immunoassay - Advantages

The Gentian Canine CRP Immunoassay has been available since 2013 and offers several advantages:

• Rapid turnaround: The assay can be performed in just 10 minutes on clinical chemistry instruments, allowing for quick decision-making in patient care.
• Canine-specificity: The assay is developed and manufactured with canine-specific antibodies and antigen in calibrators and controls, ensuring consistent specificity.
• Wide measuring range: With a range of 10-300 mg/L and a security zone up to 1000 mg/L, the test accommodates various clinical scenarios.
• Versatility: The assay can be run on multiple clinical chemistry instruments, integrating seamlessly into existing laboratory workflows. 
• Validation: Gentian's application specialists have validated the assay on a range of instruments (from Beckman Coulter, Roche, Abbott, Siemens, Horiba, Thermo Scientific, Mindray)* and offer technical support if needed.

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