INNO-LIA HIV1/2 Score,confirm.,kit/20

General description:
INNO-LIA HIV 1/2 Score is a line immunoassay (LIA), to confirm the presence of antibodies against the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), including group O, and type 2 (HIV-2) in human serum or plasma. The INNO-LIA HIV 1/2 Score also differentiates between HIV-1 and HIV-2 infections.

Technical specifications:
Technology: Line Immunoassay
Format: Strips, 20 tests
Sample type: Serum, plasma
Sample volume: 10µl or 20µl (depending on protocol)
Sensitivity: 100%
Specificity: 96.1%
Time to result: 5 hrs or 18 hrs (depending on protocol)

Manufacturer product reference: Fujirebio, 80540.

Items supplied with:
1.Antigen-coated test strips, 20
2.Sample diluent, 1 vial (30 ml)
3.Negative control solution, 1 vial (0.12 ml)
4.Positive control solution, 1 vial (0.12 ml)
5.Conjugate, 1 vial (45 ml)
6.Substrate BCIP/NBT, 1 vial (45 ml)
7.Stop solution, 1 vial (45 ml)
8.Wash solution, 1 vial (45 ml)
9.Incubation tray, 2
10.Adhesive sealers, 5
11.Data recording sheet, 1
12.Reading card, 1
13.Instructions for use

Items required, but not supplied:
1.Distilled or deionised water, precision pipettes with disposable tips (10μL, 20 - 200μL, and 200 - 1000μL, orbital mixer or rocker, vortex mixer or equivalent, graduated cylinders: 10, 25, 50, and 100mL, tweezers for strip handling.
2.Plain/dry vacuum tube (for serum samples), EDTA vacuum tube (for plasma samples), vacuum tube needle, needle holder and centrifuge.
3.Disposable gloves, anti-septic swabs, absorbent paper, protective glasses, timer, container for biohazard disposables and disinfectant (for equipment and surfaces).

Shelf life:
16 months from the date of manufacturing; do not use beyond its expiry date.

Weight and volume:
Estimated weight: 0,505 Kg
Estimated volume: 2.61 dm³

Storage and transportation conditions:
Between 2 - 8°C, protected against humidity and direct sunlight. Do not freeze reagents.

General recommendations:
1.Only initiate testing when all components of kit reach the temperature of the environment in which the test will be performed.
2.Follow strictly manufacturer instructions for use of the test procedure (especially adherence to reading time).
3.Do not substitute reagents from other kits/batches.
4.Note that serum or plasma samples require supporting equipment and supplies, therefore a laboratory environment is recommended with adequately trained staff.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information:
No environmental hazards.

Useful links:
WHO list of prequalified in vitro diagnostic products: