HIV 1 & 2 Rapid Test - Abchek

About the product

AbChek One Step HIV 1 & 2 Rapid Test is a lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay for the simultaneous detection and differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies (IgG, IgM, and IgA) in humans serum, plasma, and whole blood. It is intended to be used as a screening test and as an aid in the detection of infection with HIV. When an adequate volume of the test specimen is dispensed into the sample well of the test cassette, the specimen migrates by capillary action across the strip. HIV-1 antibodies, if present in the specimen, migrate through the conjugate pad where they bind to the HIV-1 conjugates. The immunocomplex is then captured on the membrane by the pre-coated HIV-1 antigen forming a burgundy colored line at test line 1, indicating an HIV-1 antibody positive or reactive test result. Lack of color development on test line 1 suggests an HIV-1 antibody-negative or non-reactive result.

HIV-2 antibodies, if present in the specimen, migrate through the conjugate pad where they bind to the HIV-2 conjugates. The immunocomplex is then captured on the membrane by the pre-coated HIV-2 antigen forming a burgundy colored line at test line 2, indicating an HIV-2 antibody positive or reactive test result. Lack of color development on test line 2 suggests an HIV-2 antibody-negative or non-reactive result.