| ICMR Approved | Yes |
| Brand | Star Labs |
| Number of Reactions (Preps)/Kit | 250 |
| Result Time | Eight minutes assay |
| Shelf Life | 18 Months |
| Application | For the detection of Anti-Lipoidal antibodies in serum and plasma during Syphilis |
| Specificity | Lipid complex reactive with Anti-Lipoidal antibodies |
| Reagent | Microfine particulate carbon suspension coated with lipid complex |
| Usage | Hospital |
| Storage | 2–8 Degree C |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Availability | In Stock |
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted (venereal) disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum.
After infection the host forms Treponemal antibodies, in addition, the host also forms Non Treponemal
antilipoidal antibodies in response to the lipoidal material released from the damaged host cell.
These antibodies are traditionally referred to as "Reagins".
The Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) / Carbon Antigen test is a macroscopic non Treponemal flocculation
test for the detection and quantitation of antilipoidal antibodies. Non-Treponemal tests like
Carbogen are of great value when used for screening and follow up of therapy.
Reagents
1. Carbogen reagent: particulate carbon suspension coated with lipid complexes.
2. Positive control, reactive with the Carbogen reagent.
3. Negative control, non reactive with the Carbogen reagent.
Carbogen detects antilipoidal antibodies in serum or plasma. As against the conventional V.D.R.L.
reagents, test samples do not require heat inactivation.
Each batch of reagent undergoes rigorous quality control at various stages of manufacture for its
specificity, sensitivity and performance.
