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STORAGE AND STABILITY

1. Store at 2ºC~30ºC in the sealed pouch up to the expiration date printed on the package. Do not freeze.

2. The test cassette should be used within 1 hour after taking out from the foil envelope. Buffer solution should be re-capped
in time after use.

3. Keep away from sunlight, moisture and heat.

SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND PREPARATION

The 2019-nCoV IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) can be performed using whole blood, serum and

plasma specimen. Both Finger stick Whole Blood and Venipuncture Whole Blood can be used.

For whole blood:

1. Using standard phlebotomy procedure, collect a venipuncture whole blood specimen using a blood collection tube with
suitable anticoagulant (containing EDTA, Heparin or Citrated sodium). Other anticoagulants have not been validated and

may give incorrect result.
2. It is recommended that whole blood specimen is tested at the time of specimen collection. If the specimens are not tested

immediately, they may be stored at 2ºC~8ºC for up to 7 days. Prior to testing, mix the blood by gentle inversion several
times, do not freeze or heat whole blood specimens.

3. To collect Fingerstick Whole Blood specimens:
• Wash the patient’s hand with soap and warm water or clean with an alcohol swab. Allow to dry.

• Massage the hand without touching the puncture site by rubbing down the hand towards the fingertip of the middle or
ring finger.

• Puncture the skin with a sterile lancet. Wipe away the first sign of blood.
• Gently rub the hand from wrist to palm to finger to form a rounded drop of blood over the puncture site.

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