iCare® Herpes-2 Rapid Test is a one-step immunoassay developed for fast and accurate detecting of Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2) antibodies. The test kit is easy to use at any setting and it delivers results in no longer than 15 minutes.
Description
iCare® Herpes-2 Rapid Test is a testing device manufactured by JAL Innovation and used as a qualitative assay to detect the presence of antibodies for HSV-2.
Existence of antibodies for HSV-2 in patient’s blood, serum or plasma indicates the herpes-2 virus contamination. Herpes-2 is a sexually transmitted disease (also known as genital herpes), which produces painful and itching sores in the genital area. The fluid secreting from these sores is highly infectious, although the virus may be transmitted even when there is no such symptoms yet. Other common signs of HSV-2 are swollen lymph nodes and/or painful urination. Herpes-2 virus can be spread via sexual contact with an infected person and from mother to her child during birth, if the infection was acquired or reactivated during pregnancy.
iCare® Herpes-2 Rapid Test is the fastest and safest way of detecting your status without compromising the accuracy of test results. The test kit contains everything you need to perform the assay alongside with clear instructions to follow. Be aware, that herpes simplex virus type II is a highly contagious disease and it is important to know your status and get medical care in a timely manner.
How to use iCare® Herpes-2 Rapid Test:
1. Clean the finger chosen to be punctured with an alcohol pad and let in to dry.
2. Push in the knob of the lancet, twist it, and then pull the knob out.
3. Press the lancet against the finger and prick the skin.
4. After a drop of the blood has formed on the finger, collect the blood using micro pipette.
5. Using the pipette, apply two drops of blood to the testing cassette.
6. Open the diluent bottle and place about two drops to the testing cassette as well. Make sure the diluent liquid touches the control line.
7. Read the results in 15 minutes (do not check the results after 20 minutes or longer).
Test Results
You have HSV-2: if there are two visible pink colored lines in the Test and Control areas (marked “T” and “C” on the test device).
You do not have HSV-2: if there is no pink line in the Test area.
Test results are invalid: if a line appeared in the Test region while Control area has left blank. The results also cannot be considered as valid in case of both T and C areas were left with no visible lines. You should retake the test with a new device.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 4°C and 30°C (39 and 86 degrees F) under dry conditions. Do not place under direct sunlight. Do not use after expiration date printed on the sealed pouch. Do not use the kit if the pouch is punctured or not well sealed. Keep away from children.
