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  One step HCV Test strip

Introduction

One step HCV test is a rapid direct binding test for the visual detection of Anti-body in serum as an aid in the diagnosis of hepatitis C infection .Test results are read visually without any instruments.

One step HCV test is based on the priciple of double antigent sandwich immunoassay for determination of HCV in serum Purified recombinant HCV antibodies were employed to specifically identify HCV with high sensitivity.This one step test only takes about 10-20 minutes. The sensitivity of the test can reach to 2NCU/ml.

Specimen collection

For serum,collect blood into container without anticoagulant. Allow the blood to clot and separate the serum from the clot.Use the serum for testing.

If the specimen cannot be tested on the day of collection. Store the serum specimen in a refrigerator or freezer.Bring the specimens to normal room temperature before testing. Do not freeze and thaw the specimen repeatedly.

Test procedure

Following the illustration,to dip the test strip with arrow downside into the vessel of serum for about 10 seconds,which shouldn’t exceed the mark line.

Wait 10-15 minutes and read results.Do not read the results after 30 minutes.

 

 

Interpretation of result

Negative: Only one pink colored band appears on the control region no apparent band on the test region.

Positive: In addition to a pink colored band,a distinct pink colored band will also appear in the test region.

Invalid:  A total absence of color in both regions is an indication of procedure error and/or that test reagent deterioration has occured