HCV Test Kit

Model Number: HCV Brand Name: EGENS Key Specifications/Special Features: One step cassette style anti-HCV rapid screen test (Serum/Plasma)Specimen collection1. For serum, collect blood into a container without anticoagulant, allow the blood to clot and separate the serum from the clot2. For plasma, collect whole blood into a purple, blue or green top collection tube (containing EDTA, citrate or heparin, respectively) by vein puncture, separate plasma from whole blood3. Use the specimen inside an hour, if the specimen can not be tested inside an hour, store the specimen in 4℃ cold closet or refrigerator, but don’t freezeBring the specimens to room temperature before testingDo not freeze and thaw the specimen repeatedlyTest procedure1. Open a pouch containing a cassette, lay the cassette2. Using the provided plastic pipette, draw one drop of sample into the sample well of the cassette3. Draw 2 drops of buffer solution into the sample well as well4. Read results within 10-15 minutes, do not read results after 20 minutes
Interpretation of results
1. Negative: only one pink line appears on test region of the cassette
This indicates that there is no detectable anti-HCV in the serum
2. Positive: two pink line appear on test region of the cassette
This indicates that the specimen contains detectable amount of anti-HCV
3. Invalid: if without pink line appears on test region, this is an indication of a possible error in performing the test
The test should be repeated using a new device