The Alpha Fetal-protein (AFP) Rapid Test (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) is a rapid visual immunoassay for the qualitative presumptive detection of alpha fetal-protein (AFP) in human whole blood, serum, or plasma specimens. This kit is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of various cancers.
Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is a single chain glycoprotein with a molecular weight of approximatively 70,000. It is produced by the fetal yolk sac and proximal structures of the liver and gastrointestinal tract. In the human fetus, AFP is a major serum protein which reaches a level of several milligrams per milliliter at week 12 of gestation and then drops to trace concentration in the normal non pregnant adult. The clinical value of AFP as a tumor marker was not immediately appreciated because the assays used for quantitation were not sensitive enough to detect the nanogram amounts associated with early disease. As more sensitive radioimmune assays became available, the utility of AFP as a tumor marker became increasingly apparent. Significant increases are observed in malignant tumours in childhood, such as hepatoblastomas and nephroblastomas, and in hepatocellular carcinoma and certain testicular tumours in adults. Less commonly, malignant tumours of the gastro¬intestinal tract and other organ systems with massive hepatic metastases are associated with increased concentractions of AFP in serum or plasma. AFP levels should be measured at presentation and monitored during treatment and they are very useful in diagnosis and in evaluating the effectiveness of therapy.
• Rapid test cassette with desiccant.
• Buffer
• Pipette
• Package insert
• Store at 2 ~ 30 º C in the sealed pouch for 24 months.
• Keep away from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• DO NOT FREEZE.
Sample Collection&Storage
• The AFP Rapid Test is intended for use with human whole blood, serum, or plasma specimens only.
• Only clear, non-hemolyzed specimens are recommended for use with this test. Serum or plasma should be separated as soon as possible to avoid hemolysis.
• Perform testing immediately after specimen collection. Do not leave specimens at room temperature for prolonged periods. Serum and plasma specimens may be stored at 2-8°C for up to 3 days. For long term storage, specimens should be kept below -20°C. Whole blood collected by venipuncture should be stored at 2-8°C if the test is to be run within 2 days of collection. Do not freeze whole blood specimens. Whole blood collected by fingerstick should be tested immediately.
• Containers containing anticoagulants such as EDTA, citrate, or heparin should be used for whole blood storage.
• Bring specimens to room temperature prior to testing. Frozen specimens must be completely thawed and mixed well prior to testing. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing of specimens.
• If specimens are to be shipped, pack them in compliance with all applicable regulations for transportation of etiological agents.
• Icteric, lipemic, hemolysed, heat treated and contaminated specimens may cause erroneous results.
Bring tests, specimens, and/or controls to room temperature (15-30°C) before use.
1. Remove the test from its sealed pouch, and place it on a clean, level surface. Label the device with patient or control identification. For best results the assay should be performed within one hour.
2. Transfer 3 drops of whole blood/serum/plasma to the specimen well (S) of the device with the provided disposable pipette, and start the timer.
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Allow 3 hanging drops of fingerstick whole blood to fall into the center of the specimen well (S) of the test device, and start the timer.
Avoid trapping air bubbles in the specimen well (S), and do not add any solution to the result area.
Avoid trapping air bubbles in the specimen well (S), and do not add any solution to the result area.
3. If the test fails to migrate across the membrane after 1 minute, add 1 drop of buffer to the specimen well (S).
4. Wait for the colored band(s) to appear. The result should be read at 10 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 20 minutes.
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Dewei Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise specialized in developing and marketing of Medical Consmuables like Clinical Laboratory analyzer and reagents, Hematology Analyzer and Reagents, Washing Solutions, Urine Sediment Reagents and DNA/RNA Preservation Kits.
During the special period, Dewei also develop the reagent kits, like Virus Transport Medium with swab, Rapid test and Saliva Collection Kits.
Dewei products are widely used in hospital clinics, disease control centers, blood banks, veterinary clinics, scientific research center and college laboratories.
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With professional R&D team, Dewei is continuously making new achievements on innovation, gaining numbers of national invention patents and professional technical awards. Meanwhile, Dewei focuses on the improvement of technology to guarantee product quality and pursue product performance.
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