HCV Rapid Test Serum,Plasma, WB (Cassette) RapiCard™ InstaTest description:

Los Angeles-based Diagnostic Automation/Cortez Diagnostics, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of drug testing products worldwide, offers a top of the line HCV Rapid Test - cassette format.  This OneStep HCV RapiCard InstaTest (HCV Rapid Test) - cassette style is a rapid, direct binding test for the visual detection of hepatitis C antibodies (anti-HCV) in serum,WB or plasma.  This HCV Rapid Test is used as an aid in the diagnosis of hepatitis C infection.  The OneStep HCV RapiCard Insta Test (HCV Rapid Test) is for in-vitro diagnostic use only.*

Diagnostic Automation/Cortez Diagnostics, Inc.'s HCV Serum RapiCard Insta Test - cassette (HCV Rapid Test) is based on the principle of double antigen sandwich immunoassay for determination of anti-HCV in serum, WB or plasma.  Purified recombinant antigens are employed to identify anti-HCV specifically.  This HCV Rapid Test is very sensitive and only takes 10-20 minutes for the result to be read.  HCV Rapid Test results are read visually without any instrument.  In preparation for the HCV Rapid Test, separate serum or plasma from blood as soon as possible to avoid hemolysis.  Use only clear, non-hemolyzed specimens.  If the specimen on the HCV Rapid Test cannot be tested on the day of collection, store the specimen in a refrigerator or freezer.  Stir and bring the specimen to room temperature before testing with HCV Rapid Test.  Do not freeze and thaw the specimen repeatedly.  The HCV Rapid Test can be stored at temperatures between 2 to 30 degrees celsius in the sealed pouch to the date of expiration.  The HCV Rapid Test kit should be kept away from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat.

For results of HCV Rapid Test, wait 10-20 minutes and then read result.  It is important that the background of the HCV Rapid Test is clear before the result is read.  Do not read results of the HCV Rapid Test after 30 minutes.  A negative result on the HCV Rapid Test will show only one color band on the control C region and no apparent band on the test (T) region.  A positive result on the HCV Rapid Test will show a pink colored control C band and a distinct pink colored band in the test (T) region.

Diagnostic Automation/Cortez Diagnostics, Inc. offers additional HCV Rapid Tests.  Those HCV Rapid Tests include: HCV Rapid Test Serum (Strip) (3.5 mm), HCV Rapid Test Serum (Strip) (5 mm), HCV Rapid Test Two Spot Insta Test, and an HCV Rapid Test RapiFlo Insta Test.  Additional HCV Tests include the HCV IgM ELISA Test, and the HCV ab ELISA Test.  Further tests in conjunction with HCV Rapid Tests and HCV ELISA Test kits are the Blood bank ELISA test kits, Hepatitis ELISA Test Kits, and Hepatitis Rapid Tests. Along with these HCV Rapid Tests, are HIV Rapid Tests and HIV ELISA tests.  For more information about HCV Rapid Tests, HCV ELISA Tests, or any other Rapid Test or ELISA Test kit, please see our online catalog or contact our Customer Service Department at 818-591-3030.

*  Not to be sold, shipped, or distributed in the United States.