- Hcv Hepatitis C Antibody Saliva Rapid Test Kit
- 【Brief】:INTENDED USEOne Step HCV Test is a rapid and convenient immunochromatographic assay for qualitative detection of antibodies to Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in Saliva. It is intended for professional use as an aid in diagnosis of HCV infection. This test is a screening test and provides only a preliminary result. All positive results should be confirmed using clinical expertise and professional judgments.
- 【Series】:HCV Saliva Test
SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND STORAGE
Read instruction for use carefully before performing this test. In accordance with the provisions of the sampling type, careful operation points and pollution prevention measures, to ensure the accuracy of test results.
Specimen collection
1.Remove one of the clean swabs provided from the bag. Grasp the swab by the handle . Avoid touching the cloth end of the swab.
2.Apply moderate pressure while gently swabbing the upper gum line back and forth with the cloth end of the swab. Begin at one corner of the mouth, swabbing gently and slowly until reaching the other corner of the mouth and then swab back across the upper gum line to where you started (about 5-6 seconds).
3. Turn the swab to use the other side of the swab for the lower gums.
4.Using the other side of the swab, gently and slowly swab the lower gum line back and forth. Begin at one corner of the mouth, ending at the other corner of the mouth and then swab back across the lower gum line to where you started(about 5-6 seconds).
Note: Procedure collection step strictly according to requirements. The specimen shall be the oral mucosal exudate not saliva.
Specimen Treatment
1.Immediately place the swab in the tube containing the developing solution.
2.Grasp the swab handle firmly. Plunge the swab up and down 6-8 times in the sample buffer tube, rubbing both sides of the swab against the wall of the tube. Take out the Swab,and the treated solution shall be ready for test.
Note:
1.Specimen shall be treated with in 1 hour after collection at room temperature. If the specimen is not tested immediately, refrigerate it at 2-8℃ and finish the treatment within 12 hours.
2.Do not freeze and thaw the specimen repeatedly.
TEST PROCEDURE
1. Bring the pouched test Cassette to room temperature (15-30℃) prior to testing. Do not open the pouch until ready to perform the assay.
2. Remove the test Cassette from the sealed pouch. Lay it on a flat, clean and dry surface.
3. Use the pipette to draw and slowly add 2-3 drops of Solution treated sample to the sample well.
4. Read test results between 15-20 minutes. Do not interpret after 20 minutes.