Flu Influenza A/b Virus Antigen Detection Combo Rapid Test Kit Details

The Influenza A+B Rapid Test Device is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of influenza A and B antigens in nasal swab or throat swab or nasal aspirate specimens.

Specimen Collection：

·Use freshly collected specimens for optimal test performance. Inadequate specimen collection or improper specimen handling may yield a false-negative result.

·Nasal Swabbing: Completely insert the sterilized swab supplied in this kit into the nasal basin, and swab several times to collect the epidermal cells of the mucus. It is recommended to collect specimen from nasal basin for more accurate results.

·Throat Swabbing: Deeply insert the sterilized swab into the throat and swab several times to collect the epidermal cells of the mucus. Caution has to be paid to avoid the swab to be contaminated with saliva.

·Specimen collected may be stored for 7 days at 2-8℃ if not tested within one hour. For long term storage, specimens should be kept below -20℃.

Specimen Preparation：

1. Add 8 drops of buffer (approximately 0.5ml) into the extraction tube, and put it on the workstation.

2. Insert the swab into the extraction tube which contains 0.5ml buffer. Rotate the swab inside the tube using a circular motion to roll the side of the extraction tube so that the solution is expressed and reabsorbed from the swab. Leave the swab in the extraction tube for one minute.

3. Pinch the extraction tube with fingers and remove the solution from the swab as far as possible. The extracted solution will be used as test specimen.

4. Insert a dropper tip into the specimen extraction tube tightly.

Usage:

•1 Allow the test device and specimens to equilibrate to room temperature (15-30℃ or 59-86℉)prior to testing. Remove the test device from the sealed pouch.

•2 Reverse the specimen extraction tube, Holding the specimen extraction tube upright, transfer 2 drops (approximately 120μl) to the specimen well(S) of the test device, then start the timer. See illustration below.

•3 Wait for colored lines to appear. Interpret the test results in 15 minutes. Do not read results after 20 minutes.

Feature:

•High sensitivity and specificity. Can be used for early screening Facilitates patient treatment decisions quickly.

•Differentiate between Flu A and B only on one test cassette help monitor global  pandemic during the influenza season.

•Suitable for multiple scenarios: medical institution testing; Screening before resuming work and continuous school monitoring, etc.

•One-step method, easy to operate; All necessary reagent provided & No equipment required.