The Typhoid Ab Rapid Test is a lateral flow immunoassay for the simultaneous detection and differentiation of anti-Salmonella typhi (S. typhi) IgG and IgM in human serum or plasma. It is intended to be used as a screening test and as an aid in the diagnosis of infection with S. typhi. Any reactive specimen with the Typhoid Ab Rapid Test must be confirmed with alternative testing method(s).
Step 1: Bring the specimen and test components to room temperature if refrigerated or frozen. Mix the specimen well prior to assay once thawed.
Step 2: When ready to test, open the pouch at the notch and remove device. Place the test device on a clean, flat surface.
Step 3: Be sure to label the device with specimen’s ID number.
Step 4: Fill the pipette dropper with the specimen.
Holding the dropper vertically, dispense 1 drop (about 25-35 µL) of specimen into the sample well making sure that there are no air bubbles.
Then add 2 drop (about 70-100 µL) of Sample Diluent immediately.
Step 5: Set up timer.
Step 6: Results can be read in 15 minutes. Positive results can be visible in as short as 1 minute.
Don’t read result after 15 minutes. To avoid confusion, discard the test device after interpreting the result.