Description
Key Features:
- Rapid Results: Delivers results within 15–20 minutes.
- Sample Types: Can be used with serum, plasma, or whole blood samples.
- User-Friendly: Simple, one-step procedure suitable for use in various clinical and field settings.
- No Equipment Required: It does not require laboratory infrastructure, making it ideal for point-of-care testing.
- High Sensitivity and Specificity: Designed to ensure accurate detection of HCV antibodies.
Test Procedure:
- Sample Collection: Collect serum, plasma, or whole blood from the patient.
- Test Setup: Place the test device on a flat surface and add the sample to the designated sample well.
- Buffer Addition: Add the buffer provided with the test kit.
- Incubation: Wait for 15–20 minutes for the test to develop.
- Result Interpretation:
- Positive: Both the control line (C) and test line (T) appear, indicating the presence of HCV antibodies.
- Negative: Only the control line (C) appears.
- Invalid: No control line appears, indicating a faulty test.
Result Interpretation:
- Positive Result: Suggests the presence of HCV antibodies, indicating past or current infection.
- Negative Result: Indicates no detectable HCV antibodies at the time of testing.
- Invalid Result: The test must be repeated with a new kit.
Applications:
- Clinical Diagnosis: Useful for initial screening of hepatitis C infection.
- Public Health Programs: Supports large-scale screening initiatives, especially in high-prevalence areas.
- Emergency and Remote Settings: Ideal for quick testing in non-laboratory settings.
Storage and Stability:
- Store at 2–30°C (35.6–86°F).
- Keep in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.
- The test must remain in its sealed pouch until use.
Limitations:
- A negative result does not rule out recent exposure or early-stage infection.
- Positive results should be confirmed with additional laboratory testing (e.g., HCV RNA testing).
- For professional use only.
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