intend to use

The HIV  Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) is a rapid visual immunoassay for the qualitative presumptive detection of antibodies to HIV-1/HIV-2 in human whole blood, serum, or plasma specimens. This kit is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV infection.

Specimen and storage

1) Fingerstick Specimens (Whole Blood)
Clean the area to be lanced with Alcohol prep pad. Squeeze the end of the fingertip and pierce it with the sterile lancet.
Wipe away the first drop of blood with sterile gauze or cotton. Using Disposable pipette, collect blood from the puncture site.
2) [Serum or plasma] Centrifuge whole blood to get plasma or serum specimen.
3) If serum is not tested immediately, it should be refrigerated at 2-8 degrees Centigrade. For storage periods greater than three days, freezing is recommended. They should be brought to room temperature prior to use.
4) Serum containing precipitate may yield inconsistent test results. Such specimens must be clarified prior to assaying.
5) The whole blood may be used for testing immediately or may be stored at 2-8 degrees Centigrade up to three days.