HCG Combo Urine/Serum Rapid Test (Strip) RapiDip� InstaTest (3.5mm)
Los Angeles-based Diagnostic Automation/Cortez Diagnostics, Inc. offers a OneStep Serum/Urine Combo RapiDip™ InstaTest HCG Pregnancy Test Kit (3.5mm strip).  �This Pregnancy Test Kit is used for the determination of hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) in serum/plasma or urine specimens. � There is an appearance of hCG in both urine and serum soon after conception, and its subsequent rapid rise in concentration during early gestational growth. � This Pregnancy Test Kit is used to obtain a visual, qualitative result for the early detection of pregnancy.
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A urine specimen for this HCG Rapid Test must be collected in a dry and clean container. � The first morning urine specimen is preferred for this Pregnancy Test since it usually contains the highest concentration of hCG; however, urine specimens collected at any time of the day may be used for this pregnancy test. � Serum or plasma must be separated from blood on the pregnancy test as soon as possible to avoid hemolysis. � Use only clear, non-hemolyzed specimens in this pregnancy test.
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If the specimen for this pregnancy test cannot be tested on the day of collection, store the specimen in a refrigerator or freezer at 2-8 �C for up to 48 hours prior to testing. � For prolonged storage, specimens may be frozen and stored below -20 �C. � Frozen specimens should be thawed and stirred before testing with this HCG Rapid Test. � Do not freeze and thaw the specimen repeatedly. � The Pregnancy test kit can be stored at temperatures between 2 to 30 �C in the sealed pouch to the date of expiration. The Pregnancy test kit should be kept away from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
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The Pregnancy test results are negative if only one color band appears on the control region of the pregnancy test. � No apparent band on the pregnancy test region indicates that no pregnancy has been detected. � A positive result is obtained when distinct color bands appear on the control and test regions of the pregnancy test kit. � Presence of both test line and control line on this pregnancy test indicates that the patient is probably pregnant. � The color intensity of the pregnancy test bands may vary since different stages of pregnancy have different concentrations of hCG hormone. � A pregnancy test is invalid if no visible band at all or no colored band appears on the control (C) region of the pregnancy test kit.  �Repeat with a new pregnancy test kit.
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The HCG Rapid Test may be taken again if certain conditions are demonstrated: � very dilute urine specimens, as indicated by a low specific gravity, that may not contain representative levels of hCG, or false negative results occurring when the levels of hCG are below the sensitivity level of the pregnancy test. �  �When pregnancy is still suspected in either occurrence, a first morning urine specimen should be collected 48 hours later and the pregnancy test taken again. � Another instance of retesting using the pregnancy test kit is when a number of conditions other than pregnancy cause elevated levels of hCG. � Therefore, the presence of hCG in urine/serum/plasma on the pregnancy test should not be used to diagnose pregnancy unless these other conditions have been ruled out. � The HCG Rapid Test provides a presumptive diagnosis for pregnancy. � A confirmed pregnancy diagnosis by using this pregnancy test should only be made by a physician after all clinical and laboratory findings have been evaluated.
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Along with this Combo Urine/Serum HCG Rapid Test (3.5mm strip), Diagnostic Automation/Cortez Diagnostics, Inc. offers various pregnancy tests to fit any customer's needs. � Two other combo HCG Test Kits include: � Combo Urine/Serum HCG Rapid Test 5mm strip, and a Combo Urine/Serum HCG Rapid Test - cassette format. � Additional pregnancy test kits for clinical diagnosis or pregnancy test at home: � Midstream Urine HCG Test Kit and a Urine HCG Test Kit (both in cassette format), a Urine HCG Rapid Test 2.5 mm strip, a Urine HCG Rapid Test 3.5 mm strip, and � a Urine HCG Rapid Test 5mm strip.
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A urine specimen for this HCG Rapid Test must be collected in a dry and clean container. � The first morning urine specimen is preferred for this Pregnancy Test since it usually contains the highest concentration of hCG; however, urine specimens collected at any time of the day may be used for this pregnancy test. � Serum or plasma must be separated from blood on the pregnancy test as soon as possible to avoid hemolysis. � Use only clear, non-hemolyzed specimens in this pregnancy test.
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If the specimen for this pregnancy test cannot be tested on the day of collection, store the specimen in a refrigerator or freezer at 2-8 �C for up to 48 hours prior to testing. � For prolonged storage, specimens may be frozen and stored below -20 �C. � Frozen specimens should be thawed and stirred before testing with this HCG Rapid Test. � Do not freeze and thaw the specimen repeatedly. � The Pregnancy test kit can be stored at temperatures between 2 to 30 �C in the sealed pouch to the date of expiration. The Pregnancy test kit should be kept away from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
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The Pregnancy test results are negative if only one color band appears on the control region of the pregnancy test. � No apparent band on the pregnancy test region indicates that no pregnancy has been detected. � A positive result is obtained when distinct color bands appear on the control and test regions of the pregnancy test kit. � Presence of both test line and control line on this pregnancy test indicates that the patient is probably pregnant. � The color intensity of the pregnancy test bands may vary since different stages of pregnancy have different concentrations of hCG hormone. � A pregnancy test is invalid if no visible band at all or no colored band appears on the control (C) region of the pregnancy test kit.  �Repeat with a new pregnancy test kit.
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The HCG Rapid Test may be taken again if certain conditions are demonstrated: � very dilute urine specimens, as indicated by a low specific gravity, that may not contain representative levels of hCG, or false negative results occurring when the levels of hCG are below the sensitivity level of the pregnancy test. �  �When pregnancy is still suspected in either occurrence, a first morning urine specimen should be collected 48 hours later and the pregnancy test taken again. � Another instance of retesting using the pregnancy test kit is when a number of conditions other than pregnancy cause elevated levels of hCG. � Therefore, the presence of hCG in urine/serum/plasma on the pregnancy test should not be used to diagnose pregnancy unless these other conditions have been ruled out. � The HCG Rapid Test provides a presumptive diagnosis for pregnancy. � A confirmed pregnancy diagnosis by using this pregnancy test should only be made by a physician after all clinical and laboratory findings have been evaluated.
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Along with this Combo Urine/Serum HCG Rapid Test (3.5mm strip), Diagnostic Automation/Cortez Diagnostics, Inc. offers various pregnancy tests to fit any customer's needs. � Two other combo HCG Test Kits include: � Combo Urine/Serum HCG Rapid Test 5mm strip, and a Combo Urine/Serum HCG Rapid Test - cassette format. � Additional pregnancy test kits for clinical diagnosis or pregnancy test at home: � Midstream Urine HCG Test Kit and a Urine HCG Test Kit (both in cassette format), a Urine HCG Rapid Test 2.5 mm strip, a Urine HCG Rapid Test 3.5 mm strip, and � a Urine HCG Rapid Test 5mm strip.
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