Product Description

The Biopanda D-dimer Rapid Test is a lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of human D-dimer in  whole blood and plasma samples. This test is a tool to assist in the diagnosis of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy (DIC), deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).

Test Attributes

• Whole blood or plasma may be used for testing
• Results available in only 10 minutes
• Easy to use
• Qualitative results can be read visually
• No need for an analyser
• Cost effective method for identifying myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, and ACS

Test Procedure

1. Ensure specimen and test kits are brought to room temperature before testing. Ensure the blood specimen is mixed well.
2. Open the foil wrapped pouch and remove the cassette, placing it on a flat, clean surface. Use the test as soon as possible or within one hour of opening.
3. For Plasma samples:
   Hold the dropper vertically and transfer 1 drop of plasma (approximately 25 μl) to the specimen area, then add 2 drops of buffer (approximately 80 μl), and start the timer.
4. For Venipuncture Whole Blood specimens:
   Hold the dropper vertically and transfer 1 drop of whole blood (approximately 25 μl) to the specimen area, then add 2 drops of buffer (approximately 80 μl), and start the timer.
5. For Fingerstick Whole Blood specimens:
   To use a capillary tube: Fill the capillary tube and transfer approximately 25 μl of fingerstick whole blood specimen to the specimen area of the test cassette, then add 2 drops of buffer (approximately 80 μl) and start the timer.
   To use hanging drops: Allow 1 hanging drop of fingerstick whole blood specimen (approximately 25 μl) to fall into the specimen area of the test cassette, then add 2 drops of buffer (approximately 80 μl) and start the timer.
6. Wait for the coloured line(s) to appear. Read results at 10 minutes.  Do not interpret the result after 20 minutes.

Performance Characteristics

• Relative sensitivity: 99.9%
• Relative specificity: 98.2%
• Accuracy: 98.4%

Storage Conditions

+2 - 30 °C