Murex HIV Ag/Ab Combination, kit/96

General Description:
Murex HIV Ag/Ab Combination is an enzyme immunoassay for the simultaneous qualitative detection of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) p24 antigen and antibodies to HIV type 1 (HIV-1 group O) and HIV type 2 (HIV-2) in human serum or plasma. This kit is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection

Technical specifications:
Results from Murex HIV Ag/Ab Combination cannot be used to distinguish between the presence of HIV-1 p24 antigen, HIV-1 antibody, or HIV-2 antibody in a specimen. Technology: Enzyme Immunoassay
Format: Microwell plate, 96 tests
Sample type: Serum and plasma
Sample volume: 100µl
Sensitivity: 100%
Specificity: 99.78%
Time to result: 2 hrs
Manufacturer product reference: DiaSorin S.p.A, 7G79-09

Items supplied with:
1.Coated wells: 1 plate of 96 microwells
2.Sample Diluent, 1 bottle (8 ml)
3.Conjugate, 1 bottle (1.1 ml)
4.Conjugate Diluent, 1 bottle (22 ml)
5.Anti-HIV-1 Positive Control, 1 bottle (1.7 ml)
6.Anti-HIV-2 Positive Control, 1 bottle (1.7 ml)
7.HIV-1 p24 Positive Control, 1 bottle (1.7 ml)
8.Negative Control, 2 bottles (2.5 ml)
9.Substrate Diluent, 1 bottle (35 ml)
10.Substrate Concentrate, 1 bottle (35 ml)
11.Wash Fluid, 1 bottle (125 ml)
12.A copy of the instructions for use is not part of the test kit components and must be requested separately from the manufacturer, or the local distributor.

Items required, but not supplied:
Stop Solution, freshly distilled or high quality deionised water, micropipettes and multichannel micropipettes, incubator, moulded heating block, automated stripwasher, microplate reader, disposable reagent troughs, disposable gloves, anti-septic swabs, absorbent paper, protective glasses, timer, container for biohazard disposables and disinfectant (for equipment and surfaces).

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

Weight and volume:
Estimated weight: 0.58 Kg
Estimated volume: 3.044 dm³

Storage and transportation:
Between 2 - 8°C. Protect 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.

Packaging and labelling:
Primary packaging
All contents of Murex HIV Ag/Ab Combination, kit for 96 tests

Secondary packaging
One Kit Murex HIV Ag/Ab Combination, 96 tests