Component: | Rapid Test Cassette + Buffer | Result Time: | 15mins After Operation |
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Package: | 25pcs/box, 20pcs/box | Storage: | Room Temperature 4-30℃ |
Sample: | Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma | Principle: | Immunochromatography |
Highlight: | Syphilis Rapid Test Kit,20pcs Rapid Test Kit,Whole Blood Serum Plasma Test Cassette |
INTENDED USE
The Syphilis Rapid Test is a rapid visual immunoassay for the qualitative, presumptive detection of IgM and IgG antibodies to Treponema Pallidum (TP) in human serum or plasma specimens. This kit is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of syphilis.
INTRODUCTION
Treponema Pallidum (TP), a spirochete bacterium with an outer envelope and a cytoplasmic membrane, is the causative agent of the venereal disease syphilis. Although syphilis rates are declining in the United States after an epidemic between 1986 and 1990, the incidence of syphilis in Europe has increased since 1992, especially in the countries of the Russia Federation, where peaks of 263 cases per 100,000 have been reported. In addition, the positive rate of serological test results for syphilis in HIV-infected individuals has been rising recently.
The serological detection of specific antibodies to TP has been long recognized in the diagnosis of syphilis since the natural course of the infection is characterized by periods without clinical manifestations. The antibody response to TP can be detected within 4 to 7 days after the syphilis chancre appears, allowing early detection and diagnosis of syphilis infection.
A variety of antigens have been used in syphilis serological tests, such as Rapid Plasma Cardiolipin (RPR) or VDRL antigen, TP extracts derived from in vitro culture or inoculated rabbit testes. However, RPR and VDRL antigens are not treponemal specific, and whole TP extracts are not reproducible and contain a certain amount of contaminating materials such as flagella, which may lead to a nonspecific reaction in assays of test serum.
PRINCIPLE
The Syphilis Rapid Test detects IgM and IgG antibodies to Treponema Pallidum (TP) through visual interpretation of color development on the internal strip. Specific recombinant TP antigens are immobilized on the test region of the membrane. During testing, the specimen reacts with recombinant TP-specific antigen conjugated to colored particles and precoated onto the sample pad of the test. The mixture then migrates through the membrane by capillary action and interacts with reagents on the membrane. If there are sufficient antibodies to Treponema Pallidum (TP) in the specimen, a colored band will form at the test region of the membrane. The presence of this colored band indicates a positive result, while its absence indicates a negative result. The appearance of a colored band at the control region serves as a procedural control, indicating that the proper volume of specimen has been added and membrane wicking has occurred.
MAIN CONTENTS
• One pouch containing a reaction test Cassette with desiccant.
• Disposable pipettes.
• Buffer.
• Instructions for use.
STORAGE AND STABILITY
• Store at 39~ 86 º F (4 ~ 30 º C) in the sealed pouch for 18 months.
PRECAUTIONS
• For in vitro diagnostic use only.
• Do not use after expiration date.
• The test Cassette should remain in the sealed pouch until use.
• The used test Cassette should be discarded according to local regulations.
INTERPRETATION
POSITIVE: Two colored bands appear on the membrane. One band appears in the control region (C) and another band appears in the test region (T).
NEGATIVE: Only one colored band appears, in the control region (C). No apparent colored band appears in the test region (T).
INVALID: Control band fails to appear. Results from any test which has not produced a control band at the specified read time must be discarded. Please review the procedure and repeat with a new test. If the problem persists, discontinue using the kit immediately and contact your local distributor.
Questions about Syphilis:
1 | Can syphilis be cured? | Syphilis is simple to cure when it's found and treated in its early stages. The preferred treatment at all stages is penicillin. This antibiotic medicine can kill the bacteria that causes syphilis. If you're allergic to penicillin, your health care team may suggest another antibiotic. |
2 | What are the four symptoms of syphilis? | These syphilis symptoms may come and go for up to 2 years. They include body rashes that last 2 – 6 weeks — often on the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet. There are lots of other symptoms, including mild fever, fatigue, sore throat, hair loss, weight loss, swollen glands, headache, and muscle pains. |
3 | Can you live a normal life after syphilis? | Antibiotics can treat syphilis in the early stages. Syphilis doesn't cause long-term health problems if you receive treatment early. |
4 | What happens when you have syphilis? | Without treatment, syphilis can damage the heart, brain or other organs. It can become life-threatening. Early syphilis can be cured, sometimes with a single shot of medicine called penicillin. That's why it's key to get a health care checkup as soon as you notice any symptoms of syphilis. |
5 | Is syphilis a lifelong STD? | Syphilis is a highly contagious disease that is caused most often through sexualcontact. It is 100% curable if treated correctly with antibiotics. If your infection is left untreated, even if your symptoms go away, it can cause very serious, long-term health problems and even death. |
6 | Will syphilis stay with you forever? | However, that does not mean the infection has gone away—only antibiotics can cure syphilis. An antibiotic injection is usually enough to cure syphilis. However, untreated syphilis can progress to the fourth stage, which can be serious and even life-threatening. |
7 | What does syphilis look like on a man? | It can cause sores that may occur on or near the genitals, anus, rectum, mouth, or lips. It may also cause a rash and other symptoms like swollen lymph glands. Syphilis in people with penises can be diagnosed with a swab test, physical exam, or blood test. It can be treated successfully with antibiotics |
8 | How does a woman know if she has syphilis? | Signs vary in each stage. Primary Stage: The first sign of syphilis is often a small, round, firm sore. These appear at the place where it entered the body such as the vulva, vaginatongue, or lips. These signs may be inside thevagina. |
9 | What STDs are not curable? | Viruses such as HIV, genital herpes, human papillomavirus, hepatitis, and cytomegalovirus cause STDs/STIs that cannot be cured. People with an STI caused by a virus will be infected for life and will always be at risk of infecting their sexualpartners. |
10 | Can syphilis be transmitted through kissing? | Syphilis is more commonly transmitted through oral, anal or front hole sex but it can sometimes be transmitted via kissing. This is only possible when someone has visible sores (also known as chancres) in their mouth. Chancres are small sores, which are often painless and can go unnoticed within your mouth. |
11 | Does syphilis stay in your blood forever? | Shortly after infection occurs, the body produces syphilis antibodies that can be detected by a blood test. Even after full treatment, antibodies to syphilis remain in the blood and may be detectable for many years after the infection has gone. |
12 | Is syphilis contagious by touch? | Syphilis is transmitted through close skin-to-skin contact. Itis highly contagious when the syphilis sore (chancre) or rash is present. The incubation period for syphilis ranges from 10 days to 3 months. You can pick up syphilis through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex with a person who is infected. |
13 | Is syphilis 100% curable? | Take syphilis seriously and get tested and treated early if you are at risk or have symptoms. It can be cured through a simple treatment of penicillin. |
14 | What animal did syphilis come from? | However, there is also some evidence of treponemal disease in Europe prior to 1493 (when Columbus' crew returned), although this evidence is not as strong and is disputed by many. There is also evidence that syphilis originated in either cattle or sheep and made a zoonotic transmission to humans |
15 | What is one of the first signs of syphilis? | Symptoms of primary syphilis are: Small, painless open sore or ulcer (called a chancre) on the genitals, mouth, skin, or rectum that heals by itself in 3 to 6 weeks. Enlarged lymph nodes in the area of the sore. |
16 | Will 7 days of doxycycline cure syphilis? | Early syphilis (primary, secondary, and early non-primary non-secondary syphilis) can be treated with doxycycline 100mg po twice a day for 14 days. |
17 | Does syphilis itch? | It usually develops on the trunk of the body, the palms of the hands, and the soles of the feet. A syphilis rash is usually not itchy. It can develop alongside other symptoms, such as fatigue, unexplained weight loss, headaches, and a sore throat. |