Cleartest HAV IgG/IgM

Description

The CLEARTEST® HAV IgG/IgM Rapid Test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of IgG and IgM antibodies against hepatitis A virus (HAV) in whole blood, serum or plasma samples. The test is intended for professional in vitro diagnostic use only.

HAV is an RNA virus of positive polarity, a unique member of Picornavirdae. Its transmission depends primarily on serial person-to-person passage by the faecal-oral route. Although hepatitis A is not normally a sexually transmitted disease, the rate of infection among male homosexuals is high, due to oral-anal contact.

The test is based on proprietary technology and combines the principles of immunochromatography and fluid dynamics.