Description

HIV Rapid Test can be run on serum and plasma samples.  The HIV Rapid Test works best on fresh samples.  For serum testing on the HIV Rapid Test,collect blood into a container without anticoagulant.  Allow the blood to clot and separate the serum from the clot.  Use the serum for the HIV Rapid Test.  For plasma sample testing using the HIV Rapid Test,separate the plasma from centrifugation.  If the specimen cannot be tested using the HIV Rapid Test on the day of collection, store the specimen in a refrigerator (at 2 to 4 degrees celsius) for up to 3 days.  Make sure to stir and bring the specimen to room temperature before using the HIV Rapid Test.  Do not freeze and thaw the specimen repeatedly before using the HIV Rapid Test.  Results from the HIV Rapid Test can be obtained within ****0 minutes of using the HIV Rapid Test.  If the HIV Rapid Test result is negative, only one colored band appears on the control (C) region of the HIV Rapid Test.  If the HIV Rapid Test is positive, a pink color will appear not only on the (C) band of the HIV Rapid Test, but also a distinct pink colored band will appear in the test (T) region of the HIV Rapid Test.