What’s
Happening
Inside the
brain
after sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI), such as
a concussion?
Symptom Onset
In the Minutes
After the Injury,
normal brain function May be disrupted
Initial signs and symptoms
Nausea
Sensitivity to light or noise
Vomiting
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Fatigue
Balance problems
Temporary loss of consciousness
Answers Matter
Abbott's TBI tests – run on the portable i-STAT Alinity and laboratory-based Alinity i instruments – can detect two proteins correlated to brain injury
within 12 hours of the injury in people
18 and older, helping doctors assess a possible concussion.
In the hours after the injury, the brain needs rest — just like your ankle would if you sprained it — and patients should generally limit activity that requires high mental concentration.
Without proper recovery, symptoms can worsen.
In the Hours
After THE Injury,
Two biomarkers, UCH-L1 and GFAP, are correlated to brain injury — and testing can help detect them.
DISCOVER TBI TESTING
proteins are released in the blood.
Ubiquitin C-terminal Hydrolase L1 (UCH-L1)
Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP)
In the Days, Weeks, Months and Years
After the Injury
Long-term symptoms may appear.
It’s important to seek answers and treatment because returning to normal activity too soon may delay recovery.
Long-Term Symptoms of Concussion/TBI
Anxiety
Changes in sensory perception
Depression
Difficulty understanding or thinking clearly
Impaired motor skills
Memory loss
Trouble sleeping
Testing is crucial,
Time is of the
Our vision for the future is having a test that can be used both inside and outside the traditional healthcare setting, when and where people need a quick assessment to optimize their recovery.
A small blood sample is collected from the arm within 12 hours of injury.
The blood sample is processed in the lab.
The test is run on either Abbott's portable i-STAT Alinity or Alinity i laboratory instrument.
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The instruments yield results in 15 or 18 minutes, respectively.
Results are delivered to the doctor. A negative or "non-elevated" result can aid in ruling out the need for
a CT scan.
After sustaining one concussion, you’re more likely to sustain another. Brains require rest to heal, and without proper recovery, symptoms can worsen.
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Symptom Onset
And
Essence
How it Works
Minutes After
Hours After
Long-Term
i-STAT
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i-STAT
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TBI TESTING
Long-Term
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Hours After
i-STAT
Long Term
Minutes After
Hours After
i-STAT
Long-Term
What’s
Happening
Inside the
brain
after sustaining a traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion?
Symptom Onset
Minutes After
Hours After
i-STAT
Long-Term
Return to Home
Minutes After
Hours After
i-STAT
Long-Term
Return to Home
Minutes After
Hours After
i-STAT
Long-Term
Return to Home
Minutes After
Hours After
i-STAT
Long-Term
Return to Home
Minutes After
Hours After
i-STAT
Long-Term
Return to Home
Testing is crucial,
and
Time is of the
Essence
Our vision for the future is having a test that can be used both inside and outside the traditional healthcare setting when and where people need a quick assessment to optimize their recovery.
Minutes After
Hours After
i-STAT
Long-Term
Return to Home
How it Works
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i-STAT Alinity
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Abbott's TBI tests – run on the portable i-STAT Alinity and laboratory-based Alinity i instruments – can detect two proteins correlated to brain injury
within 12 hours of the injury in people
18 and older, helping doctors assess a possible concussion.
Alinity i
i-STAT Alinity
The test is run on either Abbott's portable i-STAT Alinity or Alinity i laboratory instrument*.
*For diagnostic use.
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