Description
Rapid card tests offer quick, on-site detection of specific targets like pathogens or biomarkers. These tests utilise immune-based reactions to deliver results within minutes. Our range of rapid card tests provides reliable, easy-to-use solutions for various applications
General Specifications
Product Type: Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFIA)
Intended Use: Qualitative and/or semi-quantitative detection of target analytes in human specimens (serum, plasma, whole blood, urine, swab, as applicable)
General Characteristics
Format: Cassette-based rapid card with sample well and test window
Detection Principle: Antigen-antibody interaction using colloidal gold/latex particles (depending on parameter)
Specimen Type: Whole blood, serum, plasma, urine or swab (parameter dependent)
Sample Volume: Typically 5–20 µl specimen + assay buffer (parameter dependent)
Assay Time: 10–20 minutes
Result Format: Visual interpretation: Control (C) line and Test (T) line
Storage Condition: 2–30°C, protected from light and moisture
Shelf Life: 24 months from date of manufacture (unopened pouch)
Packaging: Individually pouched test card with desiccant, buffer vial/dropper, and instructions for use
Disposability: Single-use only
Performance Characteristics
Sensitivity/Specificity: High (parameter dependent, established through validation studies)
Accuracy: Comparable to gold-standard laboratory methods
Cross-reactivity: Minimised by proprietary antibody/antigen design
Internal Control: Built-in control line ensures procedural validity