HBeAg Rapid Test Cassette (S / P)

【SUMMARY】
Viral hepatitis is a systemic disease primarily involving the liver. Most cases of acute viral hepatitis are caused by Hepatitis A virus, Hepatitis B virus (HBV) or Hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis B e antigen is a viral protein secreted by HBV-infected cells. Its presence indicates high levels of virus in the blood, and it is an indicator of the infectiousness of the carrier. If this test is negative, but a person is known to be HBsAg positive, then it indicates low levels of virus in the blood or an ''integrated phase'' of HBV in which the virus is integrated into the host’s DNA. This test is often used to monitor the effectiveness of some HBV therapies, whose goal is to convert an actively replicating state to ''e-antigen negative'' state.

The HBeAg Rapid Test cassette (Serum/Plasma) is a rapid test to qualitatively detect the presence of HBeAg in serum or plasma specimen. The test utilizes a combination of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies to selectively detect elevated levels of HBeAg in serum or plasma.
This one step test is very sensitive and only takes about 15-20minutes. Test results are read visually without any instrument.

【DIRECTIONS FOR USE 】
Allow test cassette, serum or plasma specimen, and/or controls to equilibrate to room temperature (15-30 ℃) prior to testing.
1. Remove the test cassette from the sealed foil pouch and use it as soon as possible. Best results will be obtained if the assay is performed within one hour.
2. Place the test cassette on clean and level surface. Hold the dropper vertically and transfer 3 full drops of serum or plasma (approx.75 μl) to sample well of the test cassette respectively, then start the timer. Avoid trapping air bubbles in the specimen well. See the illustration below.
3. Wait for the red line to appear. The result should be read at 15 minutes. Do not interpret the results after 20 minutes.