H5N1 Influenza Test Strips

Avian Influenza Rapid Test Strip

H5N1 influenza tests are chromatographic immunoassay for qualitative detection of hemagglutinin (HA) of Influenza Type-A viruses and H5 strain in avian excretes, human nasopharyngeal aspirates/swabs, nasal wash, throat swab, chicken embryo whole virus inoculation or viral lysates, etc. This H5N1 antigen test is intended to be used as a screening device for the clinical identification of specific H5, type-A influenza viruses, and suitable for point of care circumstance.

H5N1 Bird Flu test assay principle: specimen migrates along the membrane strip under capillary diffusion effect, rehydrating the gold conjugate precoated on the strips. H5 Strain Hemagglutinin, if any, will be bound to to the anti-HA-Au forming some chemical complex. This complex will move on along the strip and come to the Test Region (T) where they are captured by monoclonal anti-HA antibodies previously immobilized there, and a visible red line will appear. Unbound complexes will move on to the control region, and be captured there, thus providing a quality control mechanism.

Advantage of Avian Influenza Rapid test Strip

• No other reagent is needed to perform H5N1 antigen rapid testing strips;
• Results of IVD H5 influenza tests are read visually without any instrument;
• One step bird flu test is quick to get result (10-15 minutes);
• Rapid HA influenza tests require minimal expertise;
• Positive predictive values of POC influenza test in bird flu diagnosis are dependent on prevalence of the disease.