Gonorrhoea (Male or Female) – Rapid Test Kit - Results in 15 mins

Product Overview

• Type: In vitro qualitative test for Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NGH).
• Sample Types: Female cervical swabs and male urethral swabs.
• Purpose: Auxiliary diagnosis of gonorrhoea infection.

Gonorrhoea Overview

• Cause: Infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
• Symptoms: Common manifestations include urethritis and cervicitis; asymptomatic cases may occur.
• Transmission: Local and systemic; can affect eyes, throat, and rectum.

Testing Methodology

• Detection Principle: Double-antibody sandwich method detects NGH antigen through color change in test lines.
• Procedure:
  1. Sample preparation with lysis buffers.
  2. Test application and result interpretation after 15-30 minutes.

Sample Collection Guidelines

1. Female Cervical Samples: Swab inside the cervix after removing vaginal mucus.
2. Male Urethral Samples: Swab inside the urethra after not urinating for at least 1 hour.

Storage and Handling

• Conditions: Store at room temperature (2-30°C), away from moisture and sunlight.
• Validity: 24 months.
• Test Pad Usage: Use within 1 hour after opening.

Interference and Specificity

• Interfering Substances: Not affected by common substances (e.g., blood, vaginal drugs).
• Cross-Reactivity: Does not cross-react with various other infections (e.g., HPV, herpes, syphilis).

Important Considerations

• Professional Use Only: Designed for professional medical use; not for home testing.
• Results Interpretation:
  • Positive: Red bands in both test (T) and control (C) lines.
  • Negative: Red band only in control (C) line.
  • Invalid: No band in control (C) line.

Precautions

• Follow all instructions carefully.
• Single-use only; do not use if packaging is damaged.
• Contains potentially infectious materials; handle with care.
• Avoid direct contact with the test pad.