INTRODUCTION

One Step ANTI-HIV1+2 Test is a rapid direct binding screening test for the presence of antibodies to HIV 1 and HIV 2. The test is based on the principle of double antigen sandwich immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Anti-HIV in human serum.Purified  recombin antigens are employed to identify Anti-HIV specifically. This one step test is very sensitive and only takes about 15 minutes. Test results are read visually without any instrumentation.

 

SPECIMEN COLLECTION

For serum, collect blood into a container without anticoagulant. If the specimen cannot be tested on the day of collection, store the serum specimen in a refrigerator or freezer. Bring the specimens to room temperature before testing.Do not freeze and thaw the specimen repeatedly.

 

TEST PROCEDURE

1. Open a pouch containing a cassette, lay the cassette.

2. Using the plastic pipettor provided, draw two or three drops of sample into the sample well of the cassette.

3.Read results within 15 minutes. Do not read results after 20 minutes.