Flowflex Influenza A/B Rapid Test

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The Flowflex Influenza A/B Rapid Test is a rapid self test to check if you have 2 strains of the flu to help you manage your symptoms quickly. Common symptoms of the flu include a sudden onset of fever, cough (usually dry), headache, muscle and joint pain and a runny or stuffy nose. The test is intended to be used as a screening test and provides an aid in the diagnosis of acute influenza type A and B viral infections. 

 

For in vitro diagnostic use only. For self-testing.
-Fast
-Accurate
-Easy to use
-Reliable
-CE marked

 

Specimen: Anterior nasal swab specimens
Test time: Results at 15 mins
Shelf life: please see date printed on the test casette packaging
Influenza A-
Accuracy: 99.38%
Sensitivity: 100%
Specificity: 99.22%
Influenza B-
Accuracy: 99.67%
Sensitivity: 100%
Specificity: 99.61%

Suitable for

Suitable for self-collection by an individual aged 15+ years. Children under 15 years of age should be performed with adult supervision.

How to use

1. Carefully remove the aluminum foil from the top of extraction buffer tube, avoid spilling. 
2. Insert the tube into the hole on the kit box. (Or place the tube in the tube holder.)
3. Open the swab packaging at stick  end. Caution:  Do  not touch the absorbent tip of the swab with your hands. 
4. Gently insert the entire absorbent tip of the swab head into one nostril(usually 1.5-2.5cm ). 
5. Rotate the swab 5 times brushing against the inside of the nostril. Remove the swab from the nostril.
6. Repeat step 4 and step 5 for the other nostril. 
7. Insert the swab into the tube and swirl for 30 seconds.
8. Rotate the swab 5 times while squeezing the side of the tube.
9. Remove the swab while squeezing the tube.
10. Attach the dropper tip firmly onto the  extraction  buffer  tube.  Mix thoroughly by swirling or flicking the bottom of the tube. 
11. Gently squeeze the tube and dispense 4 drops of solution into the Specimen well.
12. Read the result at 15 minutes. Do not read after 20 minutes.

Hazards and Cautions

 - Read the Influenza A/B Rapid Test (Self-Testing) Package Insert carefully before performing a
test. Failure to follow directions may produce inaccurate test results.
- Do not use the test after the expiration date shown on the pouch.
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke before and during the test.
- Do not use the test if the pouch is damaged.
- All used tests, specimens and potentially contaminated materials should be discarded
according to local regulations.
- Humidity and temperature can adversely affect results.
- The test line for a high viral load sample may become visible within 15 minutes, or as soon as
the sample passes the test line region.
- The test line for a low viral load sample may become visible within 20 minutes.
- Do not collect the nasal swab specimen when nosebleed happens.
- Wash hands thoroughly after use.
- If the extraction buffer contacts the skin or eyes accidentally, flush with large amounts of water
and seek medical attention if necessary.
- Keep the test kit away from children and animals.
- Do not use nasal sprays for at least 30 minutes before collecting a nasal swab specimen.The Influenza A/B Rapid Test (Self-Testing) is for self-testing use only. The test should be used for  the  detection  of  Influenza  virus  type  B  and  type A  antigens  directly  from  nasal  swab specimens only. 
- A false-negative test may result if the level of antigen in a sample is below the detection limit of the test or if the sample was collected improperly.  
-L4A negative test result is not intended to rule out other viral or bacterial infections. 

Storage temperature: 2-30oC

Ingredients

Test cassette, extraction buffer tube, disposable swab, waste bag, tube holder, package insert

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