featured

SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND STORAGE

.The h‐FABP Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) is intended only for use with human whole blood, serum, or plasma specimens.
.Only clear, non‐hemolyzed specimens are recommended for use with this test. Serum or plasma should be
separated with soonest possible opportunity to avoid hemolysis.
.Perform the testing immediately after the specimen collection. Do not leave the specimens at room temperature for prolonged periods. Specimens may be stored at 2‐8°C for up to 3 days. For long term storage, specimens should be kept below ‐20°C.
.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.
.Pack the specimens in compliance with applicable regulations for transportation of etiological agents, in case they need to be shipped.
.Icteric, lipemic, hemolysed, heat treated and contaminated sera may cause erroneous results.
.There is a slight possibility that some whole blood specimens with very high viscosity or which have been stored for more than 2 days may not run properly on the test device. Repeat the test with a serum or plasma specimen from the same patient using a new test device.

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS