Horiba ABX Pentra AST CP Reagent – ~250 Tests – Pentra 400 / C400 (P/N 1220001629)

What is it:

The Horiba ABX Pentra AST CP (P/N 1220001629, REF A11A01629) is a genuine HORIBA reagent for measuring aspartate aminotransferase (AST/SGOT) on the ABX Pentra 400 / Pentra C400 clinical chemistry analyzer. It uses the IFCC-aligned kinetic UV method and is supplied as a ready-to-use bi-reagent cassette (Reagent 1: 56 mL · Reagent 2: 14 mL), good for approximately 250 tests. For professional in vitro diagnostic use.

Part numbers:

• Catalog P/N: 1220001629
• Box REF: A11A01629

What it's used for:

AST CP measures aspartate aminotransferase (AST, also called SGOT) in serum and plasma — an enzyme marker used in the diagnosis and monitoring of liver disease, and also released in cardiac and skeletal muscle injury. The assay uses the IFCC-aligned kinetic UV method: AST catalyzes a transamination reaction whose product is coupled to malate dehydrogenase, oxidizing NADH to NAD⁺, and the analyzer measures the rate of NADH decrease at 340 nm, proportional to AST activity. As a routine liver-panel enzyme test, this is a regularly reordered reagent, used together with the appropriate calibrator and controls.

What's included:

• 1 × ABX Pentra AST CP bi-reagent cassette
• Reagent 1: 56 mL · Reagent 2: 14 mL
• Approximately 250 tests per cassette
• Manufactured by HORIBA ABX SAS

Compatible analyzer:

• ABX Pentra 400 (Pentra C400) Clinical Chemistry Analyzer

This is the AST (aspartate aminotransferase) measurement reagent for the Pentra 400 / C400. It's distinct from the calibrator and controls used to standardize and monitor the assay. AST can be run with or without pyridoxal-5'-phosphate (P5P) supplementation — confirm your lab's configuration, as P5P-supplemented results read higher. Not for use with non-HORIBA instruments.

Storage & shipping note:

Store refrigerated (2–8°C). Ships cold-chain with priority handling. Non-returnable once shipped.

Why labs order from Transperify:

• ✅ Genuine HORIBA ABX product, correct REF guaranteed
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• ✅ Competitively priced (typically below major distributor list pricing)
• ✅ Fast, reliable U.S. fulfillment
• ✅ Easy reorder for recurring clinical chemistry reagents

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FAQs:

What is the Horiba ABX Pentra AST CP used for?

It's the reagent that measures aspartate aminotransferase (AST/SGOT) on the Pentra 400 / C400 using the IFCC-aligned kinetic UV method. AST is used in the diagnosis and monitoring of liver disease and is also a marker of cardiac and muscle injury.

Which analyzer is P/N 1220001629 compatible with?

The HORIBA ABX Pentra 400 / Pentra C400 clinical chemistry analyzer.

How many tests does one cassette provide?

Approximately 250 tests. Actual yield depends on your calibration and QC frequency.

What method does it use?

The IFCC-aligned kinetic UV method — AST activity is coupled to malate dehydrogenase, oxidizing NADH to NAD⁺, and the analyzer measures the rate of NADH decrease at 340 nm in proportion to AST activity.

What is P5P, and does it matter?

Some labs supplement AST assays with pyridoxal-5'-phosphate (P5P), a co-factor that ensures full AST activity is measured; P5P-supplemented results run roughly 20–30% higher than non-supplemented ones. If your lab standardizes on a particular configuration, confirm it before ordering so your results stay consistent.

Does it need refrigeration?

Yes. Store refrigerated at 2–8°C, and the product ships with cold-chain handling.

What's the difference between the box REF and the catalog number?

The box shows REF A11A01629; distributors order it as P/N 1220001629. They're the same product — we list both so you find this page from either number.