Or, is there no CE marked lab assay for alpha defensin in synovial fluid (or any other fluid ) ?
Dear mailbase
Following on from previous conversations about use of synovial CRP and the associated problems with measuring it, I have been informed about a POCT cassette that measures alpha defensin in synovial fluid as a marker for infection.
Are any labs aware of this in use in their hospitals?
Where is the test done and by whom? Theatres or lab?
How are results recorded/ reported?
Many thanks
Karen
Dr Karen Mitchell
Consultant Chemical Pathologist
Clinical Lead for Biochemistry & POCT
Department of Blood Sciences
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
01484 356988
01484 355885 (main lab)
01484 355058 (sec)
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