HepstripHCV
Rapid Screening test for HCV antibody
INTRODUCTION
One Step Dipstick ANTI-HCV Test is a rapid direct binding test for the visual datection
of hepatitis C antibodies (ANTI-HCV) in serum as an aid in the diagnosis of hepatitis C infection, One Step
Hepstrip ANTI-HCV Test is based on the principle of double
antigen sandwich immunoassay for determination ofANTI-HCV in serum
Purified recombination antigens were employed to specitically identify ANTI-HCV
with high sensitivity This one step test only takes about 10-20 minutes, Test results
are read visually withoutany instrument
SPECIMEN COLLECTION
FOR SERUM, COLLECT BLOOD INTO A CONTAINER WITHOUT ANTICOAGULANT, ALLOW THE BLOOD TO CLOT AND
SEPARATE
THE SERUM FROM THE CLOT. USE THE SERUM FOR TESTING
lf the specimen cannot be tested on the day of collection, store the serum specimen
in a refrigerator or freezer Bring the specimens to normal room temperature before testing Do not freeze and thaw the specimen repeatedly
TEST PROCEDURE
Following the illustration, to dip the text strip with arrowside down
into the vessel of serum for about 5 seconds Do not exceed the
marker line Wait 10-20 minutes and read results, And do not read
results after 30 minutes
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
Negative:
Only one colored band appears onthe control region No
apparent band on the test region
Positive:
ln addition to a pink colored control band, a distinct pink
colored band will also appear in the test region
lnvalid:
A total absence of color in both regions is an indication of
procedure error and/or that test reagnt deterioration has
occurred
STORAGE AND STABILITY
The test kits can be stored at room temperature (18 to 30 C) in the sealed pouch for duration of shelf life
The test kits should be kept away from direct sunlight moisture and heat
PRECAUTION
For in vitro diagnostic use only
Do not use test kit beyond expiry date
The test device should not be reused
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