HIV RAPID TEST

HIV Rapid tests are qualitative immunoassays intended for use as a point-of-care test to aid in the diagnosis of HIV infection. This HIV Rapid Test is used in conjunction with the clinical status, history, and risk factors of the person being tested.

 HIV Rapid Test.  This one-step Anti HIV 1, 2 RapidCard™ is a rapid, binding-screening test for the presence of antibodies to HIV 1 and HIV 2 viruses.  It is used as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV infection.  This HIV Rapid Test is based on the principle of inter-second antibody immunoassay for determination of antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 in wholeblood/serum/plasma.  Purified recombinant antigens are employed to identify anti-HIV 1 and HIV 2 specifically.  This one step test is very sensitive and only takes 20 minutes for the result to be read. Test results are read visually without any instrument.

It’s easy to use.  When you are ready to begin testing, open the sealed pouch of HIV Rapid Test by tearing along the notch. Using the plastic pipette provided, transfer 1 drop of whole blood/serum/plasma to the sample well of the test device. Add 3 drops of diluents provided onto the sample well. Wait for 20 minutes and read the results.

Interpretation is simple:  if only one colored band appears on the control (C) region and there is no apparent band on the test (T) region, the result is negative.  If a pink-colored band appears on control (C) and test (T) regions, the result is positive.  If there is no line on control (C) region, the result is considered invalid.

As with all diagnostic tests, all results must be considered with other clinical information available to the physician.  A definite clinical diagnosis should only be made by the physician after all clinical and laboratory findings have been evaluated.

The HIV Rapid Test should be used for the detection of antibodies to HIV in whole blood/serum/plasma specimen.

The HIV Rapid Test Device will only indicate the presence of antibodies to HIV in the specimen and should not be used as the sole criteria for the diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or -2 infections.

If the test result is negative and clinical symptoms persist, additional follow-up tests using other clinical methods are recommended. A negative result at any time does not preclude the possibility of HIV -1 and/or -2 infections.

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