Read the instructions thoroughly before testing and bring the
cassette and specimen
to room temperature.
1. Bring the specimen and test components to room temperature if
refrigerated or
frozen. Once thawed, mix the specimen well prior to performing the
assay.
2. When ready to test, open the pouch at the notch and remove the
device. Place the
test device on a clean, flat surface.
3. Fill the plastic dropper with the specimen. Holding the dropper
vertically,
dispense 1 drop of serum/plasma (about 30-45 µL) or 1 drop of whole
blood (about
40-50 µL) into the sample well, making sure there are no air
bubbles.
4. Immediately add 1 drop (about 35-50 µL) of sample diluent with
the bottle
positioned vertically.
5. Wait for colored line(s) to appear. Interpret the test results
in 15 minutes. Do not
read results after 20 minutes.
For Rash Exudate/Nasal swab:
1. Remove test Cassette from the sealed pouch just prior to the
testing and lay flflat
on workbench.
2. Insert a nozzle with fifilter into the sample extraction tube
tightly.
3. Reverse the sample extraction tube, and add 3 drops sample by
squeezing the
extracted solution tube into the sample window.
4. Wait for colored line(s) to appear. Interpret the test results
in 15 minutes. Do not
read results after 20 minutes.
