The HBsAg, HCV & HIV Rapid Test Kit is a rapid visual immunoassay for the qualitative, presumptive detection of HBsAg, antibodies to HCV and antibodies to HIV1/HIV-2 in human whole Blood, serum or plasma specimens.
For professional use only.
For in vitro diagnostic use only.
Principle
The HBsAg Rapid Test detects HBsAg through visual interpretation of color development on the internal strip. Anti-HBsAg antibodies are immobilized on the test region of the membrane. During testing, the specimen reacts with anti-HBsAg antibodies conjugated to colored particles and precoated onto the sample pad of the test. The mixture then migrates through the membrane by capillary action, and interacts with reagents on the membrane. If there is enough HBsAg in the specimen, a colored band will form at the test region of the membrane. The presence of this colored band indicates a positive result, while its absence indicates a negative result. The appearance of a colored band at the control region serves as a procedural control, indicating that the proper volume of specimen has been added and membrane wicking has occurred.
The HCV Rapid Test detects antibodies to HCV through visual interpretation of color development in the internal strip. Protein A is immobilized on the test region of the membrane. During testing, the specimen reacts with recombinant HCV antigen conjugated to colored particles and precoated onto the sample pad of the test. The mixture then migrates through the membrane by capillary action and interacts with reagents on the membrane. If there are sufficient HCV antibodies in the specimen, a colored band will form at the test region of the membrane.