Genie Fast HIV1/2 w/o,accessories,kit/25

General description:
Genie Fast HIV 1/2 Assay is a rapid immunochromatographic assay for qualitative detection of antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 in human serum, plasma, capillary whole blood, or venous whole blood specimens.

Technical specifications:
Lateral Flow technology: makes it possible to perform rapid on-site screening
Reacts positive to HIV-1 and HIV-2.
Sensitivity: 100%
Specificity: 98.5%
Invalid rate: 0.1%
Specimen type: Serum, plasma, venous whole blood, capillary whole blood
Specimen volume: 80μl
Reading time: 30 mins
Internal quality control measures included in the test kit: Yes

Manufacturer product reference: Bio-Rad, 72327

Items supplied with:
1)25, test cassettes, individually packed in foil pouch
2)50, plastic pipettes for depositing serum, plasma and venous blood
3)1, diluent bottle (5 ml)

Items required, but not supplied:
Safety lancet, alcohol swab, microsafe for fingerstick protocol, clock or timer, specimen collection container, centrifuge, biohazard waste container

Shelf life:
18 months

Weight and Volume:
Estimated Volume: 3.234 dm3
Estimated Weight: 0.312 kg

Storage and temperature instructions:
2-30°C

Packaging and labeling:
Primary packaging: All contents of Genie Fast HIV 1/2 without accessories for 25 tests
Secondary packaging: One kit Genie Fast HIV 1/2 without accessories, 25 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.

MSDS:
The Safety Data Sheet is available on https://www.bio-rad.com/

Useful links:
WHO list of prequalified in vitro diagnostic products:
http://www.who.int/diagnostics_laboratory/evaluations/PQ_list/en/