STAT-PAK HIV1/2,cassette,kit/20

General Description:
STAT-PAK HIV1/2, kit/20, is a rapid immunochromatographic assay, for the detection of antibodies to HIV Types 1 and 2 (HIV 1/2)

Technical specifications:
Technology: Rapid immunochromatographic assay
Format: Lateral flow cassette, 20 tests
Sample type: Whole blood, serum, plasma
Sample volume: 20µl (whole blood), 10µl (serum or plasma)
Sensitivity: 99.52%
Specificity: 100%
Time to result: 15 mins

Manufacturer product reference: Chembio Diagnostic Systems, HIV101.

Kit content:
1. Individually Pouched cassettes, 20
2. Buffer, 1 bottle (3.5 ml)
3. Disposable 5μL Sample Loops, 20
4. Instructions for use, 1

Items required, but not supplied:
Lancets, plain/dry vacuum tube (for serum samples), EDTA vacuum tube (for plasma samples), vacuum tube needle, needle holder, centrifuge and precision pipette plus tips (if whole blood is collected by venipuncture), disposable gloves, sterile gauze, antiseptic swabs, absorbent paper, protective glasses, timer, a container for biohazard disposables and disinfectant (for surfaces).

Shelf life:
24 months from the date of manufacturing; do not use beyond its expiry date.

Weight and Volume:
Estimated weight: 0.11 Kg
Estimated volume: 1.5 dm³

Storage and transportation:
Between 8-30°C, protected against humidity and direct sunlight. Do not freeze reagents.

Packaging and labeling:
Primary packaging: All contents of STAT-PAK HIV 1/2, cassette, for 20 tests

Secondary packaging: One kit STAT-PAK HIV 1/2, cassette, 20 tests

General recommendations:
1.Follow strictly manufacturer instructions for use of the test procedure (especially adherence to reading time).
2.Do not use any other specimen than those specified.
3.Apply standard biosafety precautions when handling and disposing of potentially infectious material.

Useful links:

WHO list of prequalified in vitro diagnostic products: