Accutest HCV (30 Tests)

Principle:
AccuTest HCV Rapid Hepatitis C Virus Test (Serum/Plasma/Whole Blood) is a lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay based on
the principle of the double antigen-sandwich technique. The membrane is coated with recombinant HCV antigen on the test line
region of the device. During testing, the serum/plasma or W.Blood specimen reacts with HCV antigen coated particles. The mixture
migrates upward on the membrane chromatographically by capillary action to react with recombinant HCV antigen or membrane
and generate a colored line. Presence of this colored line indicates a positive result, while its absence indicates a negative result. To
serve as a procedural control, a colored line will always appear at the control line region, indicating that the correct volume of
specimen has been added and membrane wicking has occurred.

Storage and Stability:
AccuTest HCV should be stored at 4-30C. However, the card may be stored at room temperature not exceeding 30C in the original
sealed pouch.

Test Procedure:
1. Allow the test, specimen and or control to room temperature prior to the testing
2. Remove one test card from the pouch and place it on a clean flat surface
3. Using the dropper provided one drop of serum/plasma or W. blood sample (30ul) then two drops of buffer (40ul)
immediately into the sample well. Avoid overflowing
4. Read results within 15 minutes. Strong positive reaction may visible within 5 minutes. Do not read results after 15 minutes.
5. If negative or questionable results are obtained, the HCV infection is suspected, the test should be repeated ona fresh serum specimen.