Catalog # 751730 – 30 tests

Description
TRU EBV-M is a rapid immunochromatographic assay, in the new TRU format, for the qualitative detection of IgM antibodies specific to EBV viral capsid antigen (VCA) in human serum.  When performed in conjunction with assays for other EBV markers, such as TRU EBV G,  this assay can be used to aid in the diagnosis of active or recent infection in patients with signs and symptoms of EBV infection such as infectious mononucleosis.

Features
- When used in conjunction with TRU EBV G allows differentiation between acute and past EBV infection
- Based on highly specific p18 recombinant peptide
- Self contained device
- Rapid detection: results within 20 minutes
- High accuracy: sensitivity 91.6 % and specificity 96.4 %
- Internal procedural control on each device

Kit components
Test Strips, Conjugate Tubes, Sample Diluent, Running Buffer, Positive Control vial, Negative Control vial, Transfer Pipettes, Tube Labels.

Procedure 

1. Add 350 mcl of Sample Diluent to a test tube
2. Add 25 mcl of specimen to the tube and vortex.
3. Transfer 25 mcl to the area “S” on the test strip. Incubate for 2 minutes at 20-25°C
4. Add 200 mcl of buffer to the conjugate tube and vortex
5. Insert the test strip into the conjugate tube. Incubate for 15 minutes at 20-25°C

Interpretation of results
Negative Test: 
A PINK-RED band at the Control Line position.  No other bands are present.  
Positive Test:
PINK-RED bands at the Control and EBV Test Line positions.
The appearance of an EBV Test Line, even if very weak, indicates the presence of IgM antibody to EBV VCA.  The colour of the Test Line can be lighter than that of the Control Line.

Storage

The kit must be stored at 2-8°C.

Additional Information

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