Profile: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, a clinical diagnostics company, provides clinicians with the vital information they need for the accurate diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patients. Our comprehensive portfolio of performance-driven systems, unmatched menu offering and IT solution is designed to streamline workflow, enhance operational efficiency and support improved patient care.
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• Prothrombin Fragment 1.2 (FDA Code: MIF / 864.7320) A fibrinogen/fibrin degradation products assay is a device used to detect and measure fibrinogen degradation products and fibrin degradation products (protein fragments produced by the enzymatic action of plasmin on fibrinogen and fibrin) as an aid in detecting the presence and degree of intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis (the dissolution of the fibrin in a blood clot) and in monitoring therapy for disseminated intravascular coagulation (nonlocalized clotting in the blood vessels). |
• Prothrombin Time Test (FDA Code: GJS / 864.7750) A prothrombin time test is a device used as a general screening procedure for the detection of possible clotting factor deficiencies in the extrinsic coagulation pathway, which involves the reaction between coagulation factors III and VII, and to monitor patients receiving coumarin therapy (the administration of one of the coumarin anticoagulants in the treatment of venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). |
• Pulmonary Function Analyzer |
• Pulmonary Function Laboratory Computer |
• Purple Bromcresol Albumin Dye-Binding Test (FDA Code: CJW / 862.1035) An albumin test system is a device intended to measure the albumin concentration in serum and plasma. Albumin measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous diseases involving primarily the liver or kidneys. |
• Qualitative and Quantitative Factor Deficiency Test (FDA Code: GGP / 864.7290) A factor deficiency test is a device used to diagnose specific coagulation defects, to monitor certain types of therapy, to detect coagulation inhibitors, and to detect a carrier state (a person carrying both a recessive gene for a coagulation factor deficiency such as hemophilia and the corresponding normal gene). |
• Quinidine Enzyme Immunoassay Test (FDA Code: LBZ / 862.3320) A digoxin test system is a device intended to measure digoxin, a cardiovascular drug, in serum and plasma. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of digoxin overdose and in monitoring levels of digoxin to ensure appropriate therapy. |
• Rabbit Digoxin (125-I) Antibody Radioimmunoassay Test (FDA Code: DPB / 862.3320) |
• Radio-Allergen Absorbent (RAST) Test (FDA Code: DHB / 866.5750) A radioallergosorbent immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the allergen antibodies (antibodies which cause an allergic reaction) specific for a given allergen. Measurement of specific allergen antibodies may aid in the diagnosis of asthma, allergies, and other pulmonary disorders. |
• Radioimmunoassay for Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (FDA Code: JKC / 862.1245) A dehydroepiandrosterone (free and sulfate) test system is a device intended to measure dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and its sulfate in urine, serum, plasma, and amniotic fluid. Dehydroepiandrosterone measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of DHEA-secreting adrenal carcinomas. |
• Radioimmunoassay for Immunoglobulin G, A, M (FDA Code: CFQ / 866.5510) An immunoglobulins A, G, M, D, and E immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the immunoglobulins A, G, M, D, an E (serum antibodies) in serum. Measurement of these immunoglobulins aids in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body's lack of ability to resist infectious agents. |
• Radioimmunoassay Kit For Prostatic Acid Phosphatase |
• Reagent & Control Partial Thromboplastin Time (FDA Code: GIT / 864.7925) A partial thromboplastin time test is a device used for primary screening for coagulation abnormalities, for evaluation of the effect of therapy on procoagulant disorders, and as an assay for coagulation factor deficiencies of the intrinsic coagulation pathway. |
• Reagent/Device, Inoculum Calibration (FDA Code: LIE / 866.1640) An antimicrobial susceptibility test powder is a device that consists of an antimicrobial drug powder packaged in vials in specified amounts and intended for use in clinical laboratories for determining in vitro susceptibility of bacterial pathogens to these therapeutic agents. Test results are used to determine the antimicrobial agent of choice in the treatment of bacterial diseases. |
• Reconditioned Cell Counters |
• Red Stopper Blood Collection Tube |
• Reflectance Photometer |
• Result Interpretation Software |
• Retinol-Binding Protein (FDA Code: CZS / 866.5765) A retinol-binding protein immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the retinol-binding protein that binds and transports vitamin A in serum and urine. Measurement of this protein may aid in the diagnosis of kidney disease and in monitoring patients with kidney transplants. |
• Reusable Basic Labware |
• Reverse Grouping Cells |
• Rheumatoid Factor Test System (FDA Code: DHR / 866.5775) A rheumatoid factor immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the rheumatoid factor (antibodies to immunoglobulins) in serum, other body fluids, and tissues. Measurement of rheumatoid factor may aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. |
• Rhodamine Albumin Antiserum Antigen Control (FDA Code: DFJ / 866.5040) An albumin immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the albumin (a plasma protein) in serum and other body fluids. Measurement of albumin aids in the diagnosis of kidney and intestinal diseases. |
• Rhodamine C-Reactive Protein Test System (FDA Code: DCH / 866.5270) A C-reactive protein immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the C-reactive protein in serum and other body fluids. Measurement of C-reactive protein aids in evaluation of the amount of injury to body tissues. |
• Rubella Enzyme Linked Immunoabsorbent Assay (FDA Code: LFX / 866.3510) Rubella virus serological reagents are devices that consist of antigens and antisera used in serological tests to identify antibodies to rubella virus in serum. The identification aids in the diagnosis of rubella (German measles) or confirmation of a person's immune status from past infections or immunizations and provides epidemiological information on German measles. Newborns infected in the uterus with rubella virus may be born with multiple congenital defects (rubella syndrome). |
• Russel Viper Venom Reagent (FDA Code: GIR / 864.8950) Russell viper venom reagent is a device used to determine the cause of an increase in the prothrombin time. |
• Sahli Pipette (FDA Code: GGX / 864.6160) A manual blood cell counting device is a device used to count red blood cells, white blood cells, or blood platelets. |
• Salicylate Colorimetry Test (FDA Code: DKJ / 862.3830) A salicylate test system is a device intended to measure salicylates, a class of analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drugs that includes aspirin, in human specimens. Measurements obtained by this device are used in diagnosis and treatment of salicylate overdose and in monitoring salicylate levels to ensure appropriate therapy. |
• Second Antibody Gentamicin (125-I) Radioimmunoassay Test (FDA Code: DJB / 862.3450) A gentamicin test system is a device intended to measure gentamicin, an antibiotic drug, in human specimens. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of gentamicin overdose and in monitoring levels of gentamicin to ensure appropriate therapy. |
• Second Antibody Rabbit Digoxin Radioimmunoassay Test (FDA Code: DNL / 862.3320) |
• Secondary Calibrator (FDA Code: JIT / 862.1150) A calibrator is a device intended for medical purposes for use in a test system to establish points of reference that are used in the determination of values in the measurement of substances in human specimens. (See also 862.2 in this part.) |
• Sedimentation Rate Tube (FDA Code: GHC / 864.6700) An erythrocyte sedimentation rate test is a device that measures the length of time required for the red cells in a blood sample to fall a specified distance or a device that measures the degree of sedimentation taking place in a given length of time. An increased rate indicates tissue damage or inflammation. |
• Selective Broth Culture Media (FDA Code: JSD / 866.2360) A selective culture medium is a device that consists primarily of liquid or solid biological materials intended for medical purposes to cultivate and identify certain pathogenic microorganisms. The device contains one or more components that suppress the growth of certain microorganisms while either promoting or not affecting the growth of other microorganisms. The device aids in the diagnosis of disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms and also provides epidemiological information on these diseases. |
• Serum Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Test (FDA Code: DHA / 862.1155) A human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test system is a device intended for the early detection of pregnancy is intended to measure HCG, a placental hormone, in plasma or urine. |
• Serum Prostatic Acid Phosphatase Test Kit |
• Serum Separation System |
• Sickle Cell Test (FDA Code: GHM / 864.7825) A sickle cell test is a device used to determine the sickle cell hemoglobin content of human blood to detect sickle cell trait or sickle cell diseases. |
• Sirolimus Test System (FDA Code: NRP / 862.3840) A sirolimus test system is a device intended to quantitatively determine sirolimus concentrations in whole blood. Measurements are used as an aid in management of transplant patients receiving therapy with sirolimus. |
• Sisomicin Radioimmunoassay Test (FDA Code: LBY) |
• Sodium Ion Specific Electrode (FDA Code: JGS / 862.1665) A sodium test system is a device intended to measure sodium in serum, plasma, and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of aldosteronism (excessive secretion of the hormone aldosterone), diabetes insipidus (chronic excretion of large amounts of dilute urine, accompanied by extreme thirst), adrenal hypertension, Addison's disease (caused by destruction of the adrenal glands), dehydration, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance. |
• Solid Phase Rabbit Digoxin (125-I) Radioimmunoassay Test (FDA Code: DON / 862.3320) |
• Specific Ion Electrode |
• Standard Amino Acid |
• Sterile Specimen Container (FDA Code: FMH / 864.3250) A specimen transport and storage container, which may be empty or prefilled, is a device intended to contain biological specimens, body waste, or body exudate during storage and transport in order that the matter contained therein can be destroyed or used effectively for diagnostic examination. If prefilled, the device contains a fixative solution or other general purpose reagent to preserve the condition of a biological specimen added to the container. This section does not apply to specimen transport and storage containers that are intended for use as part of an over-the-counter test sample collection system for drugs of abuse testing. |
• Sterile Specimen Mailer and Storage Container (FDA Code: KDT / 864.3250) |
• Streptococcus Pneumoniae Antisera (FDA Code: GWC / 866.3740) |
• Streptococcus Spp Antideoxyribonuclease (FDA Code: GTR / 866.3720) |
• Streptococcus Spp Antiserum (FDA Code: GTZ / 866.3740) |
• Surrogate Calibrator (FDA Code: JIW / 862.1150) |
• T3 Uptake Radioimmunoassay |