Tetanus Rapid Test
Product Background
Clostridium tetani is a bacterium that causes tetanus in humans. Clostridium tetani ate Gram-positive, spore-forming rods that are anaerobic. If they enter the body through a wound, they can multiply and produce a toxin
that affffects the nerves and controls the activity of muscles. Toxin of Clostridium tetani binds to membranes of peripheric nervous cells and inhibits the release of neurotransmitters.Antibodies to tetanus toxin are produced in the human by the injection of chemically inactivated tetanus toxin (tetanus toxoid). Immunization is the best way to prevent C. Tetani infections in children and adults. Moreover,
injection of specifific and purifified anti tetanus toxin IgG is used in order to refrain toxin action during an acute infection.
Intended use
The Tetanus Rapid Test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of antibodies to Tetanus toxin in whole blood, serum, or plasma to aid in the diagnosis of Tetanus toxin infection.
Operation steps and result interpretation
POSITIVE:* Two distinct colored lines appear. One colored line should be in the control region (C) and another colored line should be in the test region (T).
*NOTE: The intensity of the color in the test line region (T) will vary depending on the concentration of Tetanus antibody present in the specimen. Therefore, any shade of color in the test region (T) should be considered positive.
NEGATIVE: One colored line appears in the control region (C). No apparent colored line appears in the test region (T).
INVALID: Control line fails to appear. Insuffiffifficient specimen volume or incorrect procedural techniques are the most likelyreasons for control line failure. Review the procedure and repeat the test with a new test cassette. If the problem persists,discontinue using the test kit immediately and contact your local distributor.
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