The ARCHITECT Total Bilirubin assay is used for the quantitation of total bilirubin in human serum or plasma on the ARCHITECT c8000 system. Measurement of total bilirubin, an organic compound formed during the normal and abnormal destruction of red blood cells, is used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic hematological, and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gall bladder block. A bilirubin (total and unbound) in the neonate test system is a device intended to measure the levels of bilirubin (total and unbound) in the blood (serum) of newborn infants to aid in indicating the risk of bilirubin encephalopathy (kernicterus).
Device Story
ARCHITECT Total Bilirubin is an in vitro diagnostic assay for use on the ARCHITECT c8000 system. It measures total bilirubin (conjugated and unconjugated) in human serum or plasma. Principle of operation: colorimetric chemical reaction where bilirubin couples with diazo reagent in the presence of a surfactant to form azobilirubin. The device measures the increase in absorbance at 548 nm, which is directly proportional to total bilirubin concentration. Operated by laboratory personnel in clinical settings. Output is a quantitative concentration value used by physicians to diagnose and monitor liver, hemolytic, and metabolic disorders, and to assess kernicterus risk in neonates.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Precision studies (N=80, 20-day; N=50, 5-day) showed total %CV between 1.0% and 3.0%. Linearity confirmed across 0.1–25 mg/dL range (r=1.00). Method comparison with predicate (N=138 adults) yielded slope 0.98, intercept 0.07, r=0.9991. Comparison with Roche assay (N=54 neonates) yielded slope 0.99, intercept 0.32, r=0.9967. Interference testing showed no significant interference from hemoglobin (up to 2000 mg/dL); Intralipid (>750 mg/dL) and Indican (>0.175 mmol/L) interfere.
Indicated for quantitative analysis of total bilirubin in human serum or plasma of adults and neonates to aid in diagnosis/treatment of liver, hemolytic hematological, and metabolic disorders (e.g., hepatitis, gall bladder block) and to assess risk of bilirubin encephalopathy (kernicterus) in newborns.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A bilirubin (total or direct) test system is a device intended to measure the levels of bilirubin (total or direct) in plasma or serum. Measurements of the levels of bilirubin, an organic compound formed during the normal and abnormal distruction of red blood cells, if used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic hematological, and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gall bladder block.
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ASSAY ONLY TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k121985
B. Purpose for Submission:
Modification of a previously cleared total bilirubin assay (k060574) – reduced sample size from 4.0 uL to 2.6 uL.
C. Measurand:
Total Bilirubin
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative, enzymatic, colorimetric assay
E. Applicant:
Abbott Laboratories
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
ARCHITECT Total Bilirubin
G. Regulatory Information:
| Product Code | Classification | Regulation Section | Panel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CIG | Class II | 21 CFR §862.1110, Bilirubin (total or direct) test system | Clinical Chemistry (75) |
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
See indications for use below.
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2. Indication(s) for use:
The ARCHITECT Total Bilirubin assay is used for the quantitation of total bilirubin in human serum or plasma on the ARCHITECT c8000 system. Measurement of total bilirubin, an organic compound formed during the normal and abnormal destruction of red blood cells, is used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic hematological and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gall bladder block.
A bilirubin (total and unbound) in the neonate test system is a device intended to measure the levels of bilirubin (total and unbound) in the blood (serum) of newborn infants to aid in indicating the risk of bilirubin encephalopathy (kernicterus).
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
For prescription use only
4. Special instrument requirements:
Abbott ARCHITECT c8000
I. Device Description:
The total bilirubin reagent kit is packaged as two liquid, ready-to-use reagents, R1 and R2. The following reactive ingredients are presented in the following table:
| R1 | Reactive Ingredients | Concentration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | Surfactants | 4.51% |
| | HCl | 8.204 g/L |
| R2 | 2,4 - dichloroaniline | 0.81 g/L |
| | HCl | 5.563 g/L |
| | Sodium Nitrite | 0.345 g/L |
| | Surfactant | 1.96% |
This device is the same as the device cleared previously in the Abbott Total Bilirubin assay (k060574). The only claimed change to the device is the sample volume (4.0μL to 2.6 μL).
J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
Abbott Total Bilirubin
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2. Predicate 510(k) number(s):
k060574
3. Comparison with predicate:
Similarities and Differences
| Characteristic | Predicate device: Abbott Total Bilirubin (k060574) | Candidate device: ARCHITECT Total Bilirubin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intended Use | The Total Bilirubin assay is used for the quantitative analysis of total bilirubin in human serum or plasma of adults and neonates | Same |
| Test Method | Coupling with the diazo reagent in the presence of a surfactant to form azobilirubin and detection at 548 nm. | Same |
| Detection of Analyte | End-point colorimetric | Same |
| Calibration Curve Type | 3 point curve | Same |
| Specimen Type | Serum or plasma | Same |
| Patient population | Adults and Neonates | Same |
| Platform | ARCHITECT c8000 Analyzer | Same |
| Measuring Interval | 0.1 to 25.0 mg/dL | Same |
| Sample size | 4.0 μL | 2.6 μL |
# K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
CLSI documents:
Defining, Establishing, and Verifying Reference Intervals in the Clinical Laboratory; Approved Guideline (C28-A3)
Evaluation of Precision Performance of Clinical Chemistry Devices; Approved Guideline (EP5-A2)
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Evaluation of the Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures: A Statistical Approach (EP6-A)
Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry; Approved Guideline (EP 7-A2)
Method Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples; Approved Guideline (EP9-A2)
Protocols for Determination of Limits of Detection and Limits of Quantitation (EP17-A)
## L. Test Principle:
The total bilirubin assay is a quantitative colorimetric measurement of total bilirubin in human (adult and neonates) serum or plasma. Total (conjugated and unconjugated) bilirubin couples with the diazo reagent in the presence of a surfactant to form azobilirubin. The increase in absorbance at 548 nm due to azobilirubin is directly proportional to the total bilirubin concentration.
## M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
### 1. Analytical performance:
#### a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Precision was performed for 20 days using one lot of reagent, one lot of calibrators, and one lot of controls following guidance outlined in CLSI EP5-A2. All testing was performed on the ARCHITECT c8000. Four control levels (level 1, level 2, level 3, and level 4) were tested in replicates of two, in two runs per day for 20 days (N=80). Results are summarized in the following table:
20 day precision for serum controls
| Matrix | Level | N | Mean (mg/dl) | Within-run | | Between-run | | Total precision | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | SD | %CV |
| Serum Controls | 1 | 80 | 0.75 | 0.01 | 1.23 | 0.00 | 0.43 | 0.01 | 1.96 |
| | 2 | 80 | 4.11 | 0.02 | 0.48 | 0.03 | 0.76 | 0.06 | 1.43 |
| | 3 | 80 | 5.86 | 0.03 | 0.43 | 0.02 | 0.41 | 0.07 | 1.20 |
| | 4 | 80 | 15.70 | 0.05 | 0.31 | 0.08 | 0.52 | 0.16 | 1.00 |
An additional 5 day precision study was performed using patient samples, with one lot of reagent, one lot of calibrators, and one lot of controls. All testing was preformed on the Architect c8000. Three levels of serum concentrations were tested in replicates of five for five days (N=50). Results are summarized in the following table:
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| Matrix | Level | N | Mean | Total SD | Total % CV |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Serum | 1 | 50 | 0.89 | 0.027 | 3.0 |
| | 2 | 50 | 9.52 | 0.159 | 1.7 |
| | 3 | 50 | 22.14 | 0.219 | 1.0 |
# b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
A linearity study was performed following guidance from CLSI EP6-A. Nine samples were prepared by diluting a high patient sample with a low patient sample to obtain concentrations that span the entire claimed measuring range. Each serum sample was tested in replicates of four using one lot of reagent on the ARCHITECT c8000 instrument. The concentrations of samples tested spanned the claimed measuring range 0.1 to $25\mathrm{mg / dL}$ . Three linearity studies were conducted with the following components of total bilirubin: $75\%$ Conjugated and $25\%$ Unconjugated, $50\%$ Conjugated and $50\%$ Unconjugated, $25\%$ Conjugated and $75\%$ Unconjugated. The observed values were plotted against the expected values and an appropriate line fitted by standard linear regression. The following is a representative summary of results from these studies:
| | Serum |
| --- | --- |
| Correlation (r) | 1.00 |
| Slope | 0.98 |
| Intercept | 0.06 |
The linearity data support the sponsor's claim that the measuring range for serum is $0.1 - 25\mathrm{mg / dL}$
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
Calibrators were previously cleared- See k060574 for traceability, stability, and expected value information.
# d. Detection limit:
The sponsor conducted a Limit of Blank (LoB), Limit of Detection (LoD), and Limit of Quantitation (LoQ) study following the CLSI EP-17A guideline. The LoB was determined using three ARCHITECT instruments (N=60 per instrument) using three blank samples. This study was conducted over one day. LoD and LoQ study was performed on two ARCHITECT c8000 Systems in 5 runs over 3 days with several low samples. LoQ is defined as
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the value obtained with $\leq 20\%$ CV. The following is a summary of results:
| Device | Reportable range | LoB | LoD | LoQ |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total Bilirubin | 0.1 – 25 mg/dL | 0.01 mg/dL | 0.05 mg/dL | 0.07 mg/dL |
These detection limit studies support the claimed measuring range $0.1 - 25$ mg/dL.
# e. Analytical specificity:
A study of common interferents was conducted. Solutions of human serum albumin were spiked with two levels of bilirubin (a high normal total bilirubin and an abnormal high total bilirubin). These two solutions were spiked with varying levels of interferent. The spiked samples were tested in seven replicates and these results were compared to seven replicates of a reference sample (without spiked interferent). Interference was evaluated at two medical decision points for total bilirubin. The percent recovery was determined by dividing the mean result of replicates for each interferent level by the mean result of the replicates for the reference sample. The sponsor's acceptance criteria was set at $\pm 10\%$ or $\pm 0.3\mathrm{mg / dL}$ difference between the interferent results and the reference results, whichever is greater (The acceptance criteria of $\leq 10\%$ or $\pm 0.3\mathrm{mg / dL}$ is applied using the $\leq 10\%$ criteria first. If the percentage is $>10\%$ , the observed vs. target values must be within $0.3\mathrm{mg / dL}$ ). The following is a summary of results:
Intralipid at concentrations $>750\mathrm{mg / dL}$ have been shown to interfere with the measurement of Total Bilirubin at the target concentration of 1.2744 $\mathrm{mg / dL}$ . Indican concentrations $>0.175\mathrm{mmol / L}$ have been shown to interfere with Total Bilirubin target concentrations at $1.3241\mathrm{mg / dL}$ . Hemoglobin tested up to $2000\mathrm{mg / dL}$ do not interfere with the total bilirubin assay.
Other interferences from medications or endogenous substances may affect results and the sponsor refers user to the literature for more information in the labeling.
Literature cited: Young, D.S. Effects of Preanalytical Variables on Clinical Laboratory Tests, $2^{\mathrm{nd}}$ ed. Washington DC: AACC Press; 1997:3-85
# f. Assay cut-off:
Not Applicable
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# 2. Comparison studies:
# a. Method comparison with predicate device:
A method comparison study was conducted using 138 adult serum samples ranging from 0.11 to $23.96\mathrm{mg / dL}$ . All samples were tested on the Architect c8000 System and the candidate device was compared against the predicate device. The following table provides a summary of the regression analysis:
Adult Sample comparison:
| Sample type | N | Range (mg/dL) | Slope | Intercept | Correlation Coefficient |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Serum | 138 | 0.11 – 23.96 | 0.98 | 0.07 | 0.9991 |
In addition, 54 neonate serum samples ranging from 0.94 to $19.05\mathrm{mg / dL}$ were compared using the candidate device evaluated on the Architect c8000 System against another FDA cleared device (Roche total bilirubin on Hitachi 717). The following table provides a summary of the regression analysis:
Neonatal Sample comparison:
| Sample type | N | Range (mg/dL) | Slope | Intercept | Correlation Coefficient |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Serum | 54 | 0.94 – 19.05 | 0.99 | 0.32 | 0.9967 |
# b. Matrix comparison:
Thirty subjects' total bilirubin results using glass serum tube (control) were compared to plastic K2 EDTA, Lithium heparin with and without a gel barrer, and sodium heparin tubes. All the results generated from the plastic tubes (SST tube, lithium heparin, sodium heparin, and plasma lithium heparin with gel separator) had less than $10\%$ differences when compared to the glass tube (control). Total bilirubin concentrations tested range from 0.1 to $25\mathrm{mg / dL}$ . Passing-Bablok regression analysis results are summarized below:
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| | | | Passing-Bablok | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | Slope | | Intercept | |
| Tube Type | N | Corr Coef | Slope | 95% CI | Intercept | 95% CI |
| Serum Separator Tube (SST) | 30 | 0.9999 | 1.00 | (0.99, 1.01) | 0.01 | (0.00, 0.02) |
| K2 EDTA Plasma Tube (non gel) | 30 | 0.9995 | 1.05 | (1.02, 1.07) | -0.01 | (-0.10, 0.00) |
| Lithium Heparin Plasma Tube (non gel) | 30 | 0.9998 | 1.00 | (0.99, 1.01) | 0.01 | (-0.01, 0.01) |
| Lithium Heparin Plasma Tube (Plasma Separator Tube PST) with gel | 30 | 0.9999 | 1.00 | (1.00, 1.00) | 0.00 | (-0.00, 0.01) |
| Sodium Heparin Plasma Tube (non gel) | 30 | 0.9999 | 1.00 | (0.99, 1.00) | 0.00 | (0.00, 0.01) |
3. Clinical studies:
a. Clinical Sensitivity:
Not applicable
b. Clinical specificity:
Not applicable
c. Other clinical supportive data (when a. and b. are not applicable):
Not applicable
4. Clinical cut-off:
Not applicable
5. Expected values/Reference range:
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Adult Range: A reference range confirmation study was performed following guidance from CLSI C28-A3 using 26 samples. The study confirms with a 95% confidence interval an adult reference range of 0.2 to 1.2 mg/dL.
The expected values for the neonates are based on the literature*
| Reference Range | Premature Newborn: < 24 Hours < 8.0 < 48 Hours < 12.0 3 to 5 Days < 15.0 7 Days < 15.0 Full Term Newborn: < 24 Hours < 6.0 < 48 Hours < 10.0 3 to 5 Days < 12.0 7 Days < 10.0 Adult: 0.2 to 1.2 mg/dL |
| --- | --- |
The following reference was cited: *American Academy on Pediatrics Subcommittee on Hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn infant 35 or more weeks of gestation. Pediatrics 2004; 114(1):297-316.
## N. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
## O. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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