hCG 25mIU/mL Rapid Test

Product information

The hCG Rapid Test is an immunochromatographic rapid test for the detection of human chorionic gonadotropin in serum and urine samples

Advantages of hCG test

• Easy to perform
• No complex sample collection needed
• Accurate test result

General information

The method employs a unique combination of monoclonal-dye conjugate and polyclonal-solid phase antibodies to selectively identify hCG in the test samples with a high degree of sensitivity. In less than 5 minutes, levels of hCG as low as 25 mIU/mL can be detected.

As the test sample flows through the absorbent device, the labelled antibody-dye conjugate binds to the hCG forming an antibody-antigen complex. This complex binds to the anti-hCG antibody in the test zone and produces a pink-rose color band when hCG concentration is higher than 25 mIU/mL.

In the absence of hCG, there is no line in the test zone (T). The reaction mixture continues flowing through the absorbent device past the test zone (T) and control zone (C). Unbound conjugate binds to the reagents in the control zone (C), producing a pink-rose color band, demonstrating that the reagents are functioning correctly.

Test procedure

1. Allow specimen and the hCG test to come to room temperature prior to testing.
2. Remove the reaction device from its protective wrapper by tearing along the split.
3. Label device with the patient’s name or control number.
4. Fill the serum/urine dropper with specimen and, by holding it vertically, dispense drop-wise into sample well. Add 3 drops (100 μL without air bubble) of serum/urine in the sample well.
5. Read the results after 5 to 10 minutes.

Interpretation of the results

Negative result: One colored band appears in the control zone (C).

Positive result: In addition to the control band, a clearly distinguishable band also appears in the test zone (T), indicating a positive result.

Invalid result: If there is no distinct color band visible in the control zone (C), the test is inconclusive. In this case, it is recommended that the test be repeated or a fresh specimen be obtained and tested 48 hours later.