INTRODUCTIONOne Step ANTI-HCV Test is a lateral flow, immunochromatographic screening test. Purified recombinant antigens of HCV are precoated onto membrane as a capture reagent on the test band region. If the antibody of Anti-HCV is present in the sample in concentration above the labeled anti-human IgG-dye complex will be formed. This complex is then captured by antigens immobilized in the Test Zone of the membrane, producing a visible pink-rose color band on the membrane. The color intensity will depend on the concentration of the anti-HCV present in the sample. This one step test is very sensitive and only takes about 10-15 minutes. Test results are read visually without any instrument.
SPECIMEN COLLECTION
For serum, collect blood into a container without anticoagulant. Allow the blood to clot and separate the serum from the clot. Use the serum for testing.
If the specimen cannot be tested on the day of collection, store the serum specimen in a refrigerator or freezer. Bring the specimens to room temperature before testing. Do not freeze and thaw the specimen repeatedly.
