MYLAN COVID-19 SEROLOGICAL SELFTEST
Rapid test for the qualitative detection of IgG and IgM antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in human blood samples
WHY USE A COVID-19 SEROLOGICAL TEST?
The use of a COVID-19 serological test is important,
it can help identify individuals potentially
exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus in addition to, but not in place of, tests molecular (nasopharyngeal swabs followed by PCR tests), allowing initial precautionary measures to be taken in order to reduce further spread of the virus itself.
Infected people, the incubation period can vary between 1 and 14 days, with a prevalence between 3 and 7, after which the first symptoms begin to appear. Sethuraman et al. show the trend over time of the detection of diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2. For the nasopharyngeal swab, the detection increases after the onset of the first symptoms (Figure 1), reaching a peak in the first week from the onset of the same, and then decreasing steadily. Typically, IgM and IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 appear in the blood of infected individuals within 2 weeks of the onset of symptoms, and while IgM levels decline after infection is complete, IgG levels remain high and detectable. br> For this reason, serological tests are a fundamental tool both for controlling asymptomatic individuals, possibly recently exposed to the virus, and for the continuous monitoring of possible exposures.
CONTENTS
The box contains:
• 1 hermetically sealed aluminum bag containing: 1 COVID-19 IgG / IgM RAPID TEST cassette and a desiccant bag;
• 1 plastic bag containing 1 pipette for blood collection;
• 1 dropper vial containing sufficient diluent for the test;
• 1 antiseptic cleansing gauze for the skin;
• 2 sterile lancets for self-puncture for blood sampling;
• 1 instruction sheet for use.
HOW TO USE IT
1) Take a sample of blood following acupuncture. Two methods of sample collection are suggested. Pay attention to avoid the formation of air bubbles.
2a) Keep the pipette horizontally and, without pressing the bulb, place it in contact with the drop of blood, which will enter by capillarity.
2b) Alternatively, place the pipette on a flat surface with the tip protruding from the edge of the pipette and place it in contact with the drop of blood, which will enter by capillarity.
3) Transfer the collected blood sample inside the well (S) of the test cassette by pressing the bulb of the pipette. Remove the pipette before releasing the bulb.
4) Add 1 drop of diluent to the inside of the well (S) then wait 5 seconds and add a second drop. Wait 10 minutes then read the result.
