Gonorrhea Rapid Test (Swab) description:

"Export Use Only"
The One Step Gonorrhea RapiCard InstaTest is a, direct binding test for the visual detection of gonorrhea antigen, in in the secretory specimen and urine from urogenital system, as an aid in the
diagnosis of gonococcus infection.




Materials Provided with Gonorrhea Rapid Test kit:
1. Test kit
2. Specimen Diluent 1
3. Specimen Diluent 2
4. Plastic Pipette

Materials required not provided:
1. Timer




Gonorrhea Rapid Test kit Background Information
Gonorrhea or gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can infect both men and women which is caused by caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can cause infections in the genitals, rectum, and throat. It is a very common infection, especially among young people ages 15-24 years. Pregnant woman infected with gonorrhea can pass the infection to her baby during childbirth. Common symptoms of Gonorrhea infection in men are burning with urination and penile discharge. Women are asymptomatic half of the time or they have pelvic pain with vaginal discharge. If gonorrhea is left untreated, in both men and women it can spread both locally or throughout the body. Locally it can cause epididymitis and pelvic inflammatory disease. Systematically it can cause joint problems and heart valve disease. In immune suppressed people it can cause endocarditis or infect the spine causing meningitis.





Gonorrhea Rapid Test Principle:
Gonorrhea Rapid Test is based on the principle of double sandwich immunoassay for the detection of gonorrhea antigen in the secretory specimen or urine. Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies are employed to identify gonorrhea specifically. Both sensitivity and specificity of the test are higher than those of the present methods, which often involve long hours of culturing the collected specimen. Test results are not affected by any medication that is being taken. Results are read visually without any instrumentation. This test is ideal for screening specimen samples containing at least 1 x 10⁵ bacteria per ml. For additional details please refer to the instructions for use.



Special features of Gonorrhea Rapid Test:
Test result is unambiguous and can be read in 10-20 minutes
Test kit is easy to operate and does not involve washing or
comparison to standards


See Gonorrhea Rapid Test Product Insert for specific details on preparation, procedures, quality control, and interpretation of test results.

Diagnostic Automation Inc. also offers other Infectious Diseases Rapid tests, and Infectious Diseases ELISA test kits. For more information about Rapid tests, CLIA tests, IFA kits, or ELISA test kits, please contact our Customer Service Representatives at 818-591-3030 .



*Not to be sold, shipped, or distributed in the United States.