Detailed description
Step 1: Bring the specimen and test components to room temperature if refrigerated or frozen. Once thawed, mix the specimen well prior to assay.
Step 2: When ready to test, open the pouch at the notch and remove device. Place the test device on a clean, flat surface.
Step 3: Be sure to label the device with specimen’s ID number.
Step 4:
For whole blood test
- Apply 1 drop of whole blood (about 20 µL) into the sample well.
- Then add 2 drops (about 60-70 µL) of Sample Diluent immediately.
For serum or plasma test
- Fill the pipette dropper with the specimen.
- Holding the dropper vertically, dispense 1 drop (about 30 µL-35 µL) of specimen into the sample well making sure that there are no air bubbles.
- Then add 2 drops (about 60-70 µL) of Sample Diluent immediately.
Step 5:Set up timer.
Step 6: Results can be read in 20 minutes. Positive results can be visible in as short as 1 minute. Don’t read results after 30 minutes.To avoid confusion, discard the test device after interpreting the result.