Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody Rapid Test Uncut Sheet
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody Test Kit is a rapid and convenient immunochromatographic in vitro assay for detection of antibodies to Hepatitis C virus in human serum, plasma and whole blood. This assay provides only a preliminary result.
Product Overview
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody Test Kit is a rapid and convenient immunochromatographic in vitro assay for detection of antibodies to Hepatitis C virus in human serum, plasma and whole blood. This assay provides only a preliminary result. Clinical expertise and professional judgment should be sought to further evaluate the result of the test.
Product Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Code | RUHC4 |
| Specimen | Human serum, plasma or whole blood |
| Format | Rapid Test Uncut Sheet |
Summary and Explanation
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a leading cause of hepatitis. The worldwide prevalence of HCV is 0.2% to 2% in blood donors and up to 80% in intravenous drug users. Transmission of HCV is by transfusion and other parenteral means such as sharing of needles, occupational exposure to blood and haemodialysis. Chronic infection can lead to cirrhoses and hepatocellular carcinoma. However, chronic infection is often asymptomatic even in the presence of liver damage discernible on biopsy.
Test Procedure
Allow the test cassette, specimen, buffer, and/or controls to reach room temperature (15-30"C) prior to testing.
1.Bring the pouch to room temperature before opening. Remove the test cassette from the
sealed pouch and use it within one hour.
2.Place the test cassette on a clean and level surface
For Serum or Plasma Specimens
Hold the dropper vertically, draw the specimen and transfer the specimen to the sample well of the test cassette (two drops/approximately 50ul) to the sample well and start the timer. Avoid trapping air bubbles in the sample well.
For Whole Blood Specimens
Hold the dropper vertically, draw the specimen and transfer the specimen to the sample well of the test cassette (two drops/approximately 50ul), then add 1 drop of buffer(approximately 25ul)to the sample well and start the timer. Avoid trapping air bubbles in the sample well.
3. Wait for the colored line(s)to appear. The test result should be read at 10 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 20 minutes.
Result Interpretation
Negative result: if there is only a quality control line C, the detection line is colorless, indicating that HCV antibody has not been detected and the result is negative.
Positive result: if both the quality control line C and the detection line appear, HCV antibody has been detected and the result is positive.
Invalid result: if the quality control line C is not observed, it will be invalid regardless of whether there is detection line, and the test shall be conducted again.