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    Procedure (whole blood)

    6 QUICK STEPS, 10 MINUTES, ACCURATE RESULTS

    For dried blood spot testing protocol, please contact us.

    Read instructions thoroughly before beginning to test samples. 

    Store all items at room temperature. Observe biohazard safety procedures.

    How-to Video

    This video demonstrates how to use the HemoTypeSC™ test.

    Instructions

    Step 1

    Using Dropper Pipette, add six (6) drops of water to Test Vial. Place Test Vial in a compatible rack. 1.5-mL test tubes may also be used.

    Step 1 - Insert six drops of water into Test Vial using Transfer Pipette.

    Step 2

    Obtain blood sample – a small drop is sufficient (about one microliter). Touch the white pad below the blue cover of the Blood Sampling Device to blood sample, until the white pad absorbs blood droplet.

    Step 2: Transfer ~one microliter of blood into the water within the Test Vial, using Blood Transfer Device.

    Step 3

    Insert Blood Sampling Device into Test Vial and swirl to mix.

    A. Sufficient swirling is essential for blood to be properly transferred into Test Vial.

    B. Check visually to ensure that water has become pink or light-red in color.

    C. Leave Blood Sampling Device inside the Test Vial water after swirling.

    Step 3: Swirl Test Vial to ensure that blood is sufficiently transferred into the water (look for water to turn "pink-ish" in color). Leave Blood Transfer Device inside the Test Vial.

    Step 4

    Insert HemoTypeSC™ Test Strip into Test Vial with arrows pointing DOWN.

    Step 4: Insert HemoTypeSC Test Strip into Test Vial.

    Step 5

    Wait 10 minutes.

     

    Step 5: Wait 10 minutes.

    Step 6

    Take HemoTypeSC™ Test Strip out of the Test Vial and read results.

     

    Step 6: Take HemoTypeSC Test Strip out of Test Vial and read results.

    Interpreting results: look for the missing line(s)

    Red lines may appear at each of three hemoglobin variant-specific locations (Hb A, Hb S, & Hb C) and a control location.
    • If no control line appears, the test is invalid and should be repeated.

    This test is different from many other rapid tests (e.g. malaria, TB, HIV, pregnancy), because for HemoTypeSC™:
    • The PRESENCE of a line indicates the ABSENCE of the hemoglobin.
    • The ABSENCE of a line indicates the PRESENCE of the hemoglobin.

    Red lines may appear at each of three hemoglobin variant-specific locations (Hb A, Hb S, & Hb C) and a control location.

    Important information

    HemoTypeSC™ is a rapid test kit for the determination of hemoglobin type in whole blood. This is a competitive lateral flow assay incorporating monoclonal antibodies for detection of hemoglobin A, hemoglobin S, and hemoglobin C.

    HemoTypeSC™ provides point-of-care determination of hemoglobin phenotypes HbAA (normal), HbSS and HbSC (sickle cell disease), HbCC (hemoglobin C disease), and HbAS and HbAC (carrier or trait). HemoTypeSC™ does not detect other hemoglobin variants (such as Hb D or E) – these variants will give the same result as Hb A.

    HemoTypeSC™ does not detect – and results are not affected by – fetal hemoglobin. 

    Store all items at room temperature. Observe biohazard safety procedures.