{"product_id":"microsidd-hcv-rapid-test-kit-50-tests","title":"Microsidd HCV Rapid Test Kit – 50 Tests | Anti-HCV Professional IVD","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Anti-HCV Antibody Rapid Screening Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrosidd HCV Rapid Test Kit – 50 Tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a professional-use in-vitro diagnostic rapid test intended for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003equalitative detection of antibodies to Hepatitis C Virus (anti-HCV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in compatible human specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe test uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erapid immunochromatographic lateral-flow technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to support initial hepatitis C antibody screening in diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, clinics, blood-bank environments where applicable, antenatal screening programmes, public-health programmes and other professional healthcare settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis institutional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50-test pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is intended for trained healthcare and laboratory personnel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A reactive anti-HCV screening result does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot by itself confirm current hepatitis C infection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Appropriate follow-up testing, generally including an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV RNA test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is required to determine whether active HCV infection is present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Identification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Microsidd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HCV Rapid Test Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hepatitis C Antibody Rapid Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rapid Diagnostic Tests \/ Infectious Disease Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Marker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Anti-HCV Antibodies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisease Area:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hepatitis C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Immunochromatographic Lateral Flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResult Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Qualitative Screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single-Use Rapid Test Device\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50 Tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professional In-Vitro Diagnostic Use Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeller \/ Brand Owner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Microsidd India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RT Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen type, specimen volume, buffer quantity, reading time, sensitivity\/specificity and storage temperature should be taken only from the package insert supplied with the exact current Microsidd HCV 50T batch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is the Microsidd HCV Rapid Test?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Microsidd HCV Rapid Test is an antibody-screening test designed to detect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanti-HCV antibodies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e associated with exposure to Hepatitis C Virus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is used as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einitial screening test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reactive antibody result means that antibodies associated with HCV have been detected, but it does not determine whether the person:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecurrently has active HCV infection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehad a previous infection that has cleared\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003erequires antiviral treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas a particular HCV viral load\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas liver damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetermining current infection requires appropriate follow-up testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant: Anti-HCV Antibody Is Not the Same as HCV RNA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinction is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat It Detects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-HCV Rapid Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntibodies to HCV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvidence of previous or current exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV RNA Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViral RNA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvidence of current viraemic infection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV Core Antigen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV core antigen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay support detection of current infection in appropriate algorithms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reactive anti-HCV rapid test is therefore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea screening result, not a complete diagnosis of active hepatitis C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Product Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-HCV Antibody Screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Microsidd HCV Rapid Test is designed for qualitative detection of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntibodies to Hepatitis C Virus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50-Test Professional Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach institutional sales pack contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaking it appropriate for laboratories, hospitals, clinics and screening programmes with higher testing requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapid Lateral-Flow Format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe immunochromatographic format supports rapid visual screening without requiring an ELISA reader.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-Use Tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach test device is intended for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone specimen and one test only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional IVD Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 50-test listing is intended for trained healthcare and laboratory personnel rather than unsupervised home self-testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrosidd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV Rapid Test Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 Tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Marker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-HCV Antibodies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisease Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHepatitis C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQualitative Rapid Screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLateral Flow Immunochromatography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapid Test Device \/ Cassette, as supplied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResult Classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReactive \/ Non-Reactive \/ Invalid according to IFU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended Users\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrained Healthcare \u0026amp; Laboratory Personnel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional IVD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerify exact current IFU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerify exact current IFU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerify carton label \/ current IFU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow the HCV Rapid Test Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe test uses a membrane-based immunochromatographic principle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring testing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specified specimen is added to the test device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssay buffer is added where required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen migrates through the membrane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-HCV antibodies, when present above the assay detection threshold, interact with assay reagents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA visible test indicator may develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA valid control indicator must also appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact procedure and line interpretation must follow the current package insert supplied with the test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Professional Testing Workflow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA typical professional testing sequence is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerify product name, lot number and expiry date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspect the individual foil pouch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview the current Instructions for Use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare the permitted specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen the test device only when ready to perform the assay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the specified amount of specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the required buffer where applicable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the assay to develop for the stated period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead within the manufacturer-defined interpretation window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord the result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDispose of the used test and specimen-contact materials according to biosafety procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not copy sample volume, number of buffer drops or reading time from another HCV test simply because the cassettes look similar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResult Interpretation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-Reactive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA valid non-reactive result generally means that the required control indicator appears and the test does not detect anti-HCV antibodies under the assay conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA non-reactive result does not exclude infection in every circumstance, particularly after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecent exposure before antibodies have become detectable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReactive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reactive result means that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanti-HCV antibodies have been detected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis can occur in someone with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecurrent HCV infection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprevious HCV infection that has cleared\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoccasionally another situation requiring further assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reactive antibody result should therefore proceed to appropriate follow-up testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvalid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the required control indicator does not appear, the test is invalid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen should be retested using a new device according to the IFU.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Should Happen After a Reactive HCV Antibody Test?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reactive anti-HCV result should generally be followed by testing that determines whether \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecurrent HCV infection is present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis commonly involves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV RNA \/ NAT testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe follow-up pathway should be determined by qualified healthcare professionals and the applicable clinical\/testing protocol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV Screening vs Current Infection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurpose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial Screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-HCV Antibody Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetects antibodies indicating exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Infection Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV RNA \/ NAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetects active viraemia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinical Evaluation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Laboratory \/ Medical Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvaluates liver health and treatment needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Microsidd HCV Rapid Test performs the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einitial antibody-screening step\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Can Use This Product?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Microsidd HCV 50 Test Pack is intended for appropriately trained personnel working in settings such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiagnostic laboratories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePathology laboratories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHospitals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHepatology \/ gastroenterology services\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublic-health programmes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntenatal healthcare programmes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstitutional screening programmes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccupational-health settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedical colleges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood-bank environments where the test’s intended use and applicable regulations permit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor professional IVD use only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe test may support appropriate workflows for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHepatitis C antibody screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinical infectious-disease screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntenatal infection screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstitutional screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublic-health programmes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccupational-health programmes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthcare exposure assessment where clinically indicated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther professional HCV screening pathways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV Testing During Pregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHepatitis C screening can be relevant during antenatal care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntenatal care provides an opportunity to identify maternal HCV exposure and, where the antibody screen is reactive, arrange appropriate follow-up testing to determine whether current infection is present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reactive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanti-HCV antibody result during pregnancy does not by itself establish active HCV infection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow-up testing and maternal care should be coordinated by qualified healthcare professionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Maternal \u0026amp; Infectious Disease Testing Hub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrosidd HCV Rapid Test Kit – 50 Tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e forms part of the broader \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrosidd Maternal \u0026amp; Infectious Disease Rapid Testing Hub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which connects professional infectious-disease screening with the antenatal-care pathway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntenatal Infection Screening: HIV, Syphilis, HBsAg \u0026amp; HCV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microsidd.com\/blogs\/knowledge-hub\/antenatal-infection-screening-hiv-syphilis-hepatitis-b-hcv?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/microsidd.com\/blogs\/knowledge-hub\/antenatal-infection-screening-hiv-syphilis-hepatitis-b-hcv\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Microsidd professional maternal-testing architecture is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePregnancy Confirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Antenatal Visit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaternal \u0026amp; Infectious Disease Screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHIV • Syphilis • HBsAg • HCV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual Professional Screening Guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Rapid-Test Products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirmatory \/ Laboratory Testing Where Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV Screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV rapid tests commonly screen for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanti-HCV antibodies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reactive anti-HCV result requires appropriate follow-up, generally including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV RNA testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, to determine whether current infection is present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHIV Screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional HIV rapid tests may screen for HIV-1\/HIV-2 antibodies or other HIV-related markers depending on the assay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reactive screening result must follow the applicable HIV testing algorithm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHBsAg \/ Hepatitis B Screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHBsAg testing detects \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehepatitis B surface antigen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is different from hepatitis B antibody testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyphilis Screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyphilis rapid tests commonly detect antibodies associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreponema pallidum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterpretation and follow-up depend on the exact test and the applicable clinical algorithm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Maternal-Health Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour separate infections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey may be considered together within antenatal infection-screening pathways, but:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone test cannot be used to infer the result of another infection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV should also not be described as part of WHO’s HIV–syphilis–hepatitis B \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple Elimination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e framework; it is an additional important infectious-disease screening consideration according to applicable guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelated Microsidd Professional Testing Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntenatal Infection Screening Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microsidd.com\/blogs\/knowledge-hub\/antenatal-infection-screening-hiv-syphilis-hepatitis-b-hcv?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/microsidd.com\/blogs\/knowledge-hub\/antenatal-infection-screening-hiv-syphilis-hepatitis-b-hcv\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapid Diagnostic Tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microsidd.com\/collections\/rapid-test?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/microsidd.com\/collections\/rapid-test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood Bank Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microsidd.com\/collections\/blood-bank-range\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/microsidd.com\/collections\/blood-bank-range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExisting Microsidd HCV Rapid Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microsidd.com\/products\/hcv-rapid-test-kit?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/microsidd.com\/products\/hcv-rapid-test-kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the new HIV and HBsAg 50T URLs are live, also interlink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrosidd HIV 1 \u0026amp; 2 Rapid Test 50T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↕\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrosidd HBsAg Rapid Test 50T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↕\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrosidd HCV Rapid Test 50T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↕\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrosidd Syphilis Rapid Test 50T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis creates the professional infection-screening cluster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the exact conditions printed on the product carton and current package insert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral good practice includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekeep the kit in its original packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotect from moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eavoid excessive heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo not use after expiry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo not use damaged foil pouches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen the test device only when ready to test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo not reuse test devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekeep assay buffer properly closed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaintain lot traceability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efollow institutional reagent-storage procedures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied IFU overrides general website guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransportation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring transportation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaintain manufacturer-defined temperature conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotect kits from moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eavoid excessive heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eavoid freezing unless specifically allowed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotect cartons and foil pouches from damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epreserve lot and expiry traceability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional testing programmes should follow appropriate quality-assurance procedures including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexpiry verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elot verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtrol-line assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexternal controls where required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoperator training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eenvironmental-condition monitoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elaboratory SOPs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edocumentation of results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not report an invalid test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy Microsidd HCV Rapid Test – 50 Tests?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrosidd India supplies professional rapid diagnostic tests, blood-bank products and laboratory diagnostics to healthcare professionals and institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Microsidd professional infectious-disease range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ 50-test institutional pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Integration with Microsidd maternal and infectious-disease content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Related HIV, HBsAg and syphilis screening products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Bengaluru-based customer support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ GST invoice where applicable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Institutional supply support subject to availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Online ordering across serviceable locations in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Clear screening-versus-confirmation guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy HCV Rapid Test Kit in Bangalore \/ Bengaluru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrosidd India supplies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprofessional HCV rapid test kits in Bengaluru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and serves laboratories, hospitals, clinics and institutional healthcare customers across serviceable locations in 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anti-HCV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat pack size is this?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 tests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the rapid test directly detect HCV virus?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product should be described as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanti-HCV antibody screening test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not as a direct HCV RNA test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes a reactive HCV antibody result confirm current hepatitis C?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reactive antibody result indicates previous exposure to HCV but does not by itself establish whether current viraemic infection is present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat test confirms current HCV infection?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppropriate nucleic-acid testing for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV RNA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis commonly used to establish current infection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan someone remain anti-HCV reactive after clearing infection?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV antibodies may remain detectable even when the person no longer has active infection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan this test measure HCV viral load?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV viral-load assessment requires molecular testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan this test determine HCV genotype?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenotype assessment requires separate laboratory testing where clinically required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this test relevant during pregnancy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV screening can form part of antenatal infection-screening pathways according to applicable guidance and clinical protocols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes a reactive result during pregnancy mean the baby is infected?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA maternal reactive antibody screen does not determine infant infection status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurther maternal testing and appropriate infant follow-up are required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs HCV part of WHO’s Triple Elimination programme?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe WHO Triple Elimination framework focuses on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHIV, syphilis and hepatitis B.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHCV is a separate infection that may also be considered in antenatal screening according to applicable guidelines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this product intended for home self-testing?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprofessional IVD use only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhich specimens can be used?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse only the specimen types specified in the exact package insert supplied with the current 50-test batch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much specimen is required?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the current Microsidd HCV IFU.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many buffer drops should be used?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse only the buffer quantity specified in the package insert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long should I wait before reading the result?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the exact manufacturer-defined reading window printed in the current IFU.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does an invalid result mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the required control indicator does not appear, the test cannot be interpreted and should be repeated with a new device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan an expired HCV rapid test be used?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the test device be reused?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach device is single 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