SYPHILIS TEST, ser/pl/wb,1 test(Bioline Syphilis 3.0 06FK10)
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SYPHILIS TEST (Bioline Syphilis 3.0)
CAUTION
This test is worded and codified by unit to make the order easier, but it is always packaged in kit of 30.
Definition
Rapid immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection of anti-treponemal antibodies (IgG, IgM, IgA).
Used for the screening of syphilis in blood donors and pregnant women.
Remark
This syphilis rapid test has two practical advantages compared with the RPR syphilis test:
- it can be performed on whole blood, serum or plasma
- it does not require cold chain
but it doesn't allow the follow-up after treatment
Specifications
Components
- 30 x Test devices with desiccant in individual foil pouches
- 1 x Assay diluent (1 x 4ml/vial)
- 30 x 20μl capillary pipettes
- 30 x Lancets
- 30 x alcohol swabs
- 1 Instructions for use
Technical specifications
- Sample type: serum, plasma, whole blood (venous or capillary)
- Sample volume: 10µl serum/plasma or 20µl whole blood
- Time to result: 5-20 minutes
- Antigens: TpN15, TpN17, TpN47
- According to the study "Diagnostics Evaluation Series N°1. SDI Report. The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Diagnostics Initiative (SDI)", WHO/TDR, 2003:
- Sensitivity on serum/plasma: 95 %
- Specificity on serum/plasma: 94.9 %
Packaging & Labelling
Kit of 30 tests
Instructions for use
Follow the instructions in the leaflet.
Can be performed on serum, plasma or whole blood.
- For whole blood samples, use a 20 µl pipette
- For serum or plasma samples, use a 10 µl pipette (see related articles below)
Within the MSF pretransfusional protocol, it is recommended to collect a single blood sample in a tube with anticoagulant, EDTA if possible, in order to perform all the necessary tests (blood group determination, screening for hepatitis, HIV, syphilis and malaria).
CAUTION: Used alone, this test has no diagnostic value. Moreover, it does not allow differentiating old syphilis from active syphilis.
Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.
https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx
For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.
- See: Blood transfusion, MSF, 2019
- See: Essential Obstetric and New-born care, MSF, 2019
- See: Updated laboratory procedures, MSF, 2022
- See: WHO Model List of Essential In Vitro Diagnostics 2019
- See: STI Syphilis RDT SSDTSYPT30T SOP, MSF, 2022
- See: Syphilis Bioline 3.0 SSDTSYPT30T BA, MSF, 2022
- See: MSF diagnostic packages, MSF, 2023
Precautions for Use
All biological samples must be considered as potentially infectious and handled with the usual precautions (compulsory wearing of gloves, hand washing, etc.).
Storage
- Store between 2 - 30ºC
- Do not freeze
- Shelf life: 24 months
- Not to be used beyond expiry date
Waste management
Incinerate the tests and the used materials.
MSF requirements
One-step rapid test.
No need for cold chain.