Detailed Product Description

Rapid tests can produce results within 20 minutes.

Components:
1 Test Device, 1 Lancet, Bottle of Solution, Instructions

SUMMARY
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the causative agent of acquired immune
deficiency syndrome (AIDS). The general method of detecting infection with HIV
is to observe the presence of antibodies to the virus by an EIA method followed
by confirmation with Western Blot. The Advanced Quality Rapid Anti-HIV(1&2) Test
is a simple, visual qualitative test that detects antibodies in human whole blood,
serum or plasma. The test is based on immunochromatography and can give a result
within 15 minutes.

PRINCIPLE OF THE PROCEDURE

The assay starts with a sample and diluent applied to the respective well. The HIV
antigen -colloidal gold conjugate embedded in the sample pad reacts with the HIV
antibody present in blood, serum or plasma sample forming conjugate/HIV antibody
complex. As the mixture is allowed to migrate along the test strip, the conjugate/HIV
antibody complex is captured by a second antibody immobilized on a membrane
forming a colored test band in the test region. A negative sample does not
produce a test band due to the absence of colloidal gold conjugate/HIV antibody
complex. The antigens used in the conjugate test are recombinant proteins that
correspond to highly immunoreactive regions of HIV1 and HIV2. A colored control
band in the control region appears at the end of test procedure regardless of
test result. This control band is the result of colloidal gold conjugate binding
to the anti-HIV antibody immobilized on the membrane. The control band indicates
that the colloidal gold conjugate is functional.