Influenza A Antigen One- Step Rapid Test  

Cat.No.IA-0002

For detection of Influenza Virus A Antigen in faeces/swab samples of Avian and Human species.

Test components

• 24 x test strips (only open the pouch just before use)
• 24 x cotton swabs
• 24 x vials containing 600 μl buffer
• 24 x  pipettes
• 1 x  pack insert

Test procedure 

Take a new swab for each sample.

1) Take a small sample of faeces or a rectal swab using the included swab.

2) Vigorously wash the swab in the buffer vial (fig. 1)

3) Let clots of faeces sink to the bottom (fig. 2)

4) Add 4 drops of the sample solution with the pipette to the strip (fig 3).

5) Read the result after 5 - 25 minutes.

Interpretation of the result

Positive:    two bands are visible

                  (fig. A) Þ the sample contains Influenza antigen Þ

                  The patient is infected with Influenza  

Negative:   only one control band is visible.

  (fig. B) Þthe sample does not contain Influenza antigen Þ

 The patient is not infected with Influenza

Not Valid:  no bands are visible, repeat the test procedure (fig. C)

Storage

The tests need to be stored at room temperature in a sealed package.

Warning

Positive samples should be considered as infectious.

References:

1.        Kuiken T, Rimmelzwaan GF, Van Amerongen G, Osterhaus AD.
 Pathology of human influenza A (H5N1) virus infection in cynomolgus
macaques (Macaca fascicularis). Vet Pathol. 2003 May;40(3):304-10.

2.        Rimmelzwaan GF, Kuiken T, van Amerongen G, Bestebroer TM, Fouchier RA,
Osterhaus AD.  Pathogenesis of influenza A (H5N1) virus infection in a primate model. J Virol. 2001 Jul;75(14):6687-91.

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