Accurate Advanced HIV Test Kit

Accurate Advanced HIV Test Kit

Accurate Advanced HIV Test Kit is a home-based, self-use rapid screening kit that detects antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 in a single finger-prick blood sample. Marketed in India by Integrace Private Limited and manufactured by Alpine Biomedicals, the kit uses a three-line lateral-flow cassette that reads a control line plus separate HIV-1 and HIV-2 test lines, so a reactive result also tells you which viral type has been picked up. Each carton contains everything needed to complete the test in private – sealed cassette pouches, sterile lancet pens, alcohol swabs, buffer ampoules, droppers and a step-by-step leaflet – with results ready to read in about fifteen minutes.

Key Features

• Detects antibodies to both HIV-1 and HIV-2 on separate test lines
• Rapid lateral-flow format – results are read between 10 and 20 minutes
• Reported 100% sensitivity and over 98% specificity in evaluation
• Complete self-test carton: cassette, sterile lancet pen, alcohol swab, buffer ampoule and dropper
• Needs only a single drop of finger-prick blood – no clinic visit, no laboratory sample

Composition

• HIV-1/2 Triline Rapid Antibody Test Cassette – qualitative immunochromatographic device
• Sample Buffer Ampoule – supplied ready to use
• Sterile Lancet Pen & Alcohol Swab – one set per test
• Sample Dropper with Silica Gel Pouch – one per cassette

Uses & Benefits

• Private at-home screening for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies without visiting a laboratory
• Useful after a possible exposure such as unprotected sex, a shared needle or an unscreened transfusion
• Distinguishes an HIV-1 reactive result from an HIV-2 reactive result on the same cassette
• Gives a fast preliminary answer so confirmatory testing and treatment can be started early
• Helps couples and individuals test regularly as part of routine sexual-health awareness
• Convenient for repeat testing after the window period, with multi-kit packs available

Directions for Use

• Open the pouch, place the cassette and dropper on a clean flat surface and let them reach room temperature
• Clean a fingertip with the alcohol swab, then prick it with the sterile lancet pen provided
• Draw the blood with the dropper and add 1 drop into the sample well marked S
• Snap the buffer ampoule and add 2 drops into the same sample well; leave the cassette flat and untouched
• Read between 10 and 20 minutes: C only is non-reactive, C plus T1 indicates HIV-1, C plus T2 indicates HIV-2, and a missing C line means the test is invalid

Precautions

• This is a screening test only – every reactive result must be confirmed by a doctor with laboratory testing
• A non-reactive result within the window period does not rule out recent infection; repeat testing after the advised interval
• Do not read or act on the result after 20 minutes, as late colour changes are not valid
• Each cassette, lancet, swab and buffer ampoule is strictly single use – never reuse or share components
• Do not use a pouch that is torn, damp or past its expiry date, and keep the kit away from children
• Not for internal or medicinal use; dispose of the used lancet and cassette safely after testing

Storage

• Store between 2°C and 30°C in a dry place
• Keep the foil pouch sealed until the moment of testing and away from direct sunlight
• Do not freeze the kit or store it in a humid bathroom cupboard

Disclaimer

This information is for general awareness only and does not replace medical advice. An in-vitro diagnostic self-test gives a preliminary result; please consult a qualified doctor or an ICTC counselling centre for confirmation, counselling and treatment.