The COVID-19 and Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgG Combo Rapid Test (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) can be performed using whole blood (from
venipuncture or fingerstick), serum or plasma.
To collect Fingerstick Whole Blood Specimens:
Wash the patient’s hand with soap and warm water or clean with an alcohol pad. Allow to dry.
Massage the hand without touching the puncture site by rubbing down the hand towards the fingertip of the middle or ring finger.
Puncture the skin with a lancet. Wipe away the first sign of blood.
Gently rub the hand from wrist to palm to finger to form a rounded drop of blood over the puncture site.
Add the Fingerstick Whole Blood specimen to the test by using a capillary tube:
Touch the end of the capillary tube to the blood until filled to approximately 20uL. Avoid air bubbles.
Separate serum or plasma from blood as soon as possible to avoid hemolysis. Use only clear non-hemolyzed specimens.
Testing should be performed immediately after the specimens have been collected. Do not leave the specimens at room temperature for prolonged periods. Serum and plasma specimens may be stored at 2-8°C for up to 7 days, for long term storage, serum/plasma specimens should be kept below -20°C. Whole blood collected by venipuncture should be stored at 2- 8°C if the test is to be run within 2 days of collection. Do not freeze whole blood specimens. Whole blood collected by fingerstick should be tested immediately.
Bring specimens to room temperature prior to testing. Frozen specimens must be completely thawed and mixed well prior to testing. Specimens
should not be frozen and thawed repeatedly.
If specimens are to be shipped, they should be packed in compliance with local regulations covering the transportation of etiological agents.
EDTA K2, Heparin sodium, Citrate sodium and Potassium Oxalate can be used as the anticoagulant for collecting the specimen.
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.
For Serum or Plasma specimen:
Transfer 10μL of serum or plasma to each of the specimen well (S) with a dropper or pipette, then add 2 drops of buffer (approximately 80 uL), and start the timer.
For Whole Blood specimen:
Transfer 20μL of whole blood to each of the sample well(S) with a dropper or pipette, then add 2 drops of buffer (approximately 80 uL), and start the timer.
3.Wait for the colored line(s) to appear. Read results at 10 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 20 minutes.
Note: It is suggested not to use the buffer, beyond 6 months after opening
