Chlamydia Rapid Test

Description

The chlamydia home test kit is an antigen test that detects the presence of the chlamydia bacteria in the human body.

If Chlamydia is left untreated in women, the infection can cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), which can lead to long-term pain, infertility, or even death. In men, chlamydia may cause pain, fever, and sterility.

The chlamydia home test kit is an antigen test that detects the presence of the chlamydia bacteria in the human body.

• Allow the test, reagents, specimen, and/or controls to reach room temperature (15-30ºC) prior to testing.
• Remove the test cassette from the foil pouch and use it within one hour.
• Best result will be obtained if the test is performed immediately after opening the foil pouch.
• Extract the Chlamydia antigen according to the specimen type.

For Female Cervical or Male Urethral Swab Specimens:

• Hold the reagent 1 bottle vertically and add 5 drops of reagent 1 (approx.300µl) to the extraction tube. Reagent 1 is colorless. Immediately insert the swab, compress the bottom of the tube and rotate the swab 15 times.
• Let it stand for 2 minutes.
• Hold the reagent 2 bottle vertically add 6 drops of reagent 2 (approx.250µ1) to the extraction tube. The solution would turn turbid. Compress the bottle of tube and rotate the swab 15 times until the solution turns clear with a slight green or blue tint.
• If the swab is bloody, the color will turn yellow or brown. Let stand 1 minute.
• Press the swab against the side of the tube and withdraw the swab while squeezing the tube. Keep as much liquid in the tube as possible. Fit the dropper tip on top of the extraction tube.

Reading the Results

POSITIVE:

Two colored lines appear. One colored line should be in the control line region (C) and another apparent colored line should be in the test line region (T). A positive result indicates that Chlamydia was detected in the specimen.

*NOTE: The intensity of the color in the test line region (T) will vary depending on the concentration of Chlamydia present in the specimen. Therefore, any shade of color in the test line region (T) should be considered positive.

NEGATIVE:

One colored line appears in the control line region (C). No line appears in the test line region (T). A negative result indicates that Chlamydia antigen is not present in the specimen, or is present below the detectable level of the test.

INVALID:

The control line fails to appear. Insufficient specimen volume or incorrect procedural techniques are the most likely reasons for control line failure. Review the procedure and repeat the test with a new test. If the problem persists, discontinue using the test kit immediately and contact your local distributor.