Description
KITS COMPONENTS
•Test cassettes •Sterile swabs •Extraction buffer •Extraction tubes and
tips (Optional) •Workstation •Procedure card •Package insert
SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND HANDLING
Nasal Swab Specimen Collection: Insert a sterilized swab into a
nostril. Do not insert it more than half an inch. Slowly twist the swab, rubbing
it along the insides of the nostril for 15seconds. Using the same swab repeat
the collection procedure in another nostril. Withdraw the swab; avoid excess volume
and high-viscous nasal discharge. Caution: If the swab stick breaks during
specimen collection, repeat specimen collection with a new swab.
TEST PROCEDURE
All test components should be balanced at room temperature before use.
Specimen Preparation
Only extraction buffer and tubes provided in the kit
are to be used for swab specimen preparation.
1. Place the collected swab
specimen into the extraction tube with extraction buffer. Press the swab against
the tube and rotate the swab for 10-15 seconds. (See procedure card for detailed
information on specimen Preparation.)
2. Remove the swab while squeezing the swab head against the inside of
the extraction tube to express as much liquid as possible from the swab.
Discard the swab.
*NOTE: Extracted specimen solution is stable for 2 hours at room temperature
or 24 hours at 2-8°C.
Test Reaction
1. Remove the test cassette from the sealed foil pouch and use it
within one hour. Best results will be obtained if the test is performed
immediately after opening the foil pouch.
2. Invert the specimen extraction tube, add 3 drops of extracted
specimen (approx.75-100μl) to the specimen well(S) and then start the timer.
3. Read the result in the test window 15 minutes after sample
application. Results should not be read after 20 minutes.
