HEPATITIS C TEST, ser/pl/wb, 1 test (Bioline HCV 02FK16)
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HEPATITIS C TEST (Bioline HCV)
CAUTION
This test is worded and codified by unit to make the order easier, but it is always packaged in kit of 25.
Definition
Rapid immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection of antibodies specific to Hepatitis C in human serum, plasma or whole blood.
Specifications
Components
- 25 test devices
- 1 vial of diluent (5ml), colour may slightly change according the batches
- 25 sterile lancets
- 25 capillary pipettes (10µl)
- 25 alcohol swabs
- instructions for use
Technical specifications
- Two-step rapid test (20 minutes)
- Sample type: serum, plasma or whole blood (venous or capillary)
- Sample volume: 10µl
- Membrane strip pre-coated with recombinant HCV capture antigen (core, NS3, NS4 and NS5)
- Performance according to WHO Prequalification report (version August 2020):
- Sensitivity: 100% (95% CI: 97.76 - 100%)
- Specificity: 100% (95% CI: 98.85 - 100%)
Packaging & Labelling
Kit of 25 tests
To be Ordered Separately
- For use with venous blood: venous blood collection materials and precision pipettes and tips
- For use with capillary blood: safety lancets (see related items)
Instructions for use
Follow the 'instructions for use' (IFU).
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: Updated laboratory procedures, MSF, 2022
- See: Guidelines for Hepatitis C, WHO, 2018
- See: WHO Model List of Essential In Vitro Diagnostics 2019
- See: HepatitisC Bioline SSDTHCTE25T2 SOP, MSF, 2022
- See: Bioline HCV RDT Fingerstick SSDTHCTE25T2 BA
- See: Bioline HCV RDT pipette SSDTHCTE25T2 BA, 2020
- See: MSF diagnostic packages, MSF, 2023
Precautions for Use
All biological samples must be considered as potentially infectious and handled with the usual precautions (compulsary wearing of gloves, hand washing, etc.).
Storage
- Store between 1 and 30°C. Do not freeze
- Shelf life: 24 months
- Not to be used beyond expiry date
Waste management
Incinerate the tests and used materials.