DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Allow the test, specimen, buffer and/or controls to reach room temperature (15-30°C) prior to testing.
1. Remove the test from the foil pouch and use it within one hour. Best results will be obtained if the test is performed immediately after opening the foil pouch.
2. Place the test on a clean and level surface.
3. Add Specimen and Buffer to the test cassette and read results according to illustrations below.
Note: When adding specimen and buffer, add them to specific well only. Not to use the buffer beyond 6 months after opening the vial.
For Venous Whole Blood Specimen, Serum or Plasma Specimen
For Serum or Plasma specimen:
Use a dropper: Hold the dropper vertically, draw the specimen to the fill line (approximately 10uL), and transfer the specimen to the Specimen well (S), then add 2 drops of buffer (approximately 80 uL) to Buffer well (B), and start the timer.
To use a pipette: To transfer 10 uL of specimen to the Specimen well(S), then add 2 drops of buffer (approximately 80 uL) to Buffer well (B), and start the timer
For Venous Whole Blood specimen:
Use a dropper: Hold the dropper vertically, draw the specimen about 1 cm above the fill line and transfer 1 full drop (approx. 20 μL) of specimen to the Specimen well (S). Then add 2 drops of buffer (approximately 80 uL) to Buffer well (B) and start the timer.
Use a pipette: To transfer 20uL of whole blood to the Specimen well (S), then add 2 drops of buffer (approximately 80 uL) to Buffer well (B), and start the timer Wait for the colored line(s) to appear. Read results at 10 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 20 minutes.
For Fingerstick Whole Blood
1. Use alcohol pad to clean the fingertip of the middle finger or ring finger as the puncture site.
2. Carefully rotate and pull off the lancet cap.
3. Push the sterile lancet firmly into the fingertip of the middle finger.
4. Wipe off the first drop of blood. To increase blood flow, use the thumb and forefinger to gently apply pressure around the puncture site.
5. Hold the dropper vertically, draw the blood to 1cm above the fill line and transfer 1 full drop of blood (approximately 20 uL) to the specimen well (S), then add 2 drops of buffer (approximately 80 uL) to the buffer well (B), and start the timer.
6. Wait for the colored line(s) to appear. Read results at 10 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 20 minutes.
