Influenza A+B Rapid Test Kit

Intended use

The Influenza A+B Antigen Test Kit (Colloidal Gold) is a rapid in vitro immunochromatographic test for the direct, qualitative detection of influenza A and/or influenza B viral antigen in human nasal swab,nasopharyngeal (NP) swab and oropharyngeal swab specimens. The test is intended as an aid in the rapid diagnosis of influenza A and/or influenza B viral infections.

Test principle

Materials and Components

1.Sterilized Swab

2.Antigen Extraction Tube With Extraction Reagent

3.Test Device

4.Instruction

5.Tube Rack(For 25pcs/box only)

6.Timer.

Product Information

Test Procedure

1.Specimen Collection

After Swab specimens were collected, swab can be stored in extraction reagent provided with the kit. Freshly collected specimens should be processed as soon as possible, but no later than one hour after specimen collection. Specimen collected may be stored at 2-8℃ for no more than 24 hours; Store at -70 ℃for a long time, but avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

（1）If use Pharyngeal swab, gently wipe both sides of the patient's pharyngeal tonsils back and forth at least three times.

（2）If use nasal swab, carefully insert the swab in the patient’s nostril. Swab over the surface of the posterior nasopharynx and rotate the swab several times.

2.Testing

（1）Tear off the sealing film on the antigen extraction tube.

（2）Put the swab specimen into the extraction tube, rotate the swab for about 10 seconds, and press the swab head against the tube wall to release the antigen in the swab.

（3）Remove the swab while squeezing the sides of the tube to extract the liquid from the swab.

（4）Hold the extraction tube vertically and add two drops of the test specimens into each specimen well (s). Start the timer.

3.Test Results

Interpret the results within 15 minutes. Strong positive results can be read within 15 minutes, however, negative results must be read after 15 minutes, and the results after 30 minutes are no longer valid.