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Gonorrhoea Home Test Kit
Gonorrhoea Home Test Kit

Gonorrhoea Home Test Kit

R 175.00
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A rapid test for the qualitative detection of Gonorrheaantigen in female cervical swab and male urethral swab specimens. For professional in vitro diagnostic use only.


INTENDED USE
The Gonorrhea Rapid Test Cassette (Swab) is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in female cervical swab and male urethral swab specimens to aid in the diagnosis of Gonorrhea infection.

SUMMARY
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Gonorrhea is one of the most common infectious bacterial diseases and is most frequently transmitted during sexual intercourse, including vaginal, oral and anal sex. The causative organism can infect the throat, producing a severe sore throat. It can infect the anus and rectum, producing a condition called proctitis. With females, it can infect the vagina, causing irritation with drainage (vaginitis). Infection of the urethra may cause urethritis with burning, painful urination, and a discharge. When women have symptoms, they often note vaginal discharge, increased urinary frequency, and urinary discomfort. Spread of the organism to the fallopian tubes and abdomen may cause severe lower-abdominal pain and fever. The average incubation for Gonorrhea is
approximately 2 to 5 days following sexual contact with an infected partner. However, symptoms may appear as late as 2 weeks. A preliminary diagnosis of Gonorrhea can be made at the time of examination.
In women, Gonorrhea is a common cause of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID can lead to internal abscesses and long-lasting, chronic pelvic pain. PID can damage the fallopian tubes enough to cause infertility or increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy. A smear or swab of urethral or cervical discharge may be taken and tested using  Gonorrhea Rapid Test Cassette (Swab).

Test cassette
Extraction tube
Sterile swab
Extraction reagent 1 (0.15M NaOH)
Package insert
Dropper tip
Extraction reagent 2 (0.2 M HCl)

The Gonorrhea Rapid Test Cassette (Swab) can be performed using female cervical swab and male urethral swab specimens.
The quality of specimens obtained is of extreme importance. Detection of Gonorrhea antigen requires a vigorous and thorough collection technique that provides adequate amount of antigen.
To collect Female Cervical Swab Specimen: Use the swab provided in the kit. Alternatively, any plastic-shaft swab may be use. Before specimen collection, remove excess mucus from the endocervical area with a cotton ball and discard. The swab should be inserted into the endocervical canal, past the squamocolumnar junction until most of the tip is no longer visible. This will permit acquisition of columnar or cuboidal epithelial cells, which are the main reservoir of the Gonorrhea organism. Firmly rotate the swab 360°in one
direction (clockwise or counterclockwise), let stand for 15 seconds, and then withdraw the swab. Avoid contamination from exocervical or vaginal cells. Do not use 0.9% sodium chloride to treat swabs before collection specimens.
If the test is to be conducted immediately, put the swab into the extraction tube. To collect Male Urethral Swab Specimens: Standard plastic-or wire-shaft sterile swabs should be used for urethral specimen collection. Instruct patients not to urinate for at least 1 hour period to specimen collection. Insert the swab into the urethral about 2-4cm, rotate the swab 360°in one direction (clockwise or
counterclockwise), let stand for 10 seconds, and then withdraw. Do not use 0.9% sodium chloride to treat swabs before collection swab. If the test is to be conducted immediately, put the swab into the extraction tube. It is recommended that specimens be processed as soon as possible after collection. If immediately testing is not possible, the patient swab specimens should be placed in a dry transport tube for storage or transport. The swab may be stored for 4-6 hours at room temperature (15-30 °C) or refrigerated (2-8 °C) for 24 hours. Do not freeze. All specimens should be allowed to reach the room temperature (15-30 °C) before
testing.

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