OraQuick ADVANCE HIV-1

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Step 1. Collect Sample

Oral Fluid

Swab lower and upper gum once.

DO NOT swab the roof of the mouth, cheeks or tongue.

Fingerstick Whole Blood

Cleanse finger. Air dry. Wipe away first drop of blood.

Puncture with lancet. Fill the Collection Loop.

Venous Whole Blood

Validated for EDTA, sodium heparin and sodium citrate

Collect blood using standard Immediately insert the Loop into

phlebotomy procedures. Fill the collection Loop. the Developer Solution. Mix.

Plasma

Validated for EDTA

Collect blood using standard

phlebotomy procedures. Fill the Collection Loop.

• Whole blood may be stored

at 2-30˚C (35-86˚F) for up to

5 days.

• Invert the tube several times

to mix.

• Centrifuge at 1000-1300 x g for

approximately 5 minutes.

• Plasma may be stored up to

7 days at 2-8˚C (35-46˚F).

• Whole blood may be stored

at 2-30˚C (35-86˚F) for up

to 5 days.

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Refer to the Package Insert for

complete instructions.

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Summary

Step 1. Collect Sample

Oral Fluid Sample Collection

Swab lower and upper gum once. Do not swab roof of mouth, cheeks, or tongue.

Fingerstick Whole Blood Sample Collection

Cleanse finger, puncture with lancet, wipe away first drop, and fill the Collection Loop.

Venous Whole Blood Sample Collection

Collect using standard phlebotomy procedures, store whole blood up to 5 days at 2-30°C.

Plasma Sample Collection

Collect using phlebotomy, centrifuge, and store plasma up to 7 days at 2-8°C.

Step 2. Perform the Test

Step 3. Read Results

Non-reactive Result Interpretation

A single line in the C Zone indicates no HIV antibodies detected. Follow CDC recommendations.

Invalid Result Interpretation

No line in C Zone or obscured results require the test to be repeated.

Reactive Result Interpretation

Lines in both C and T Zones indicate a preliminary positive result. Order Western blot.

Performance Characteristics

Details on sensitivity and specificity studies for Oral Fluid, Fingerstick, and Plasma.