ATFirst™ · Hepatitis and HIV rapid tests
ATFirst™ HBV Combo Rapid Test – Five-Marker Hepatitis B Panel
Five hepatitis B serological markers read side by side on one qualitative lateral flow device, from serum or plasma.
- Professional use
- Serum or plasma
- 10 tests per kit
Intended use
Hepatitis B serology rarely rests on a single marker. The ATFirst™ HBV combo rapid test places a five-marker hepatitis B panel on one device, so a professional user can view several markers from the same serum or plasma specimen. Results are qualitative and are an aid to clinical assessment.
Surface antigen, surface antibody, e antigen, e antibody and core antibody are the markers conventionally used to describe hepatitis B status. Confirm the markers on this panel in the insert. First Diagnostic™ Corporation distributes it within the ATFirst™ rapid tests range.
Specifications
| Brand | ATFirst™ |
|---|---|
| Catalog number | 85226400040 |
| Format | Lateral flow cassette |
| Analyte / target | Five-marker hepatitis B panel (markers listed in the insert) |
| Specimen | Serum or plasma |
| Pack size | 10 tests — confirm at quotation |
| Intended user | Healthcare professionals |
| Regulatory | Documentation available on request |
| Instructions for use | Supplied with each kit; current insert on request |
How the test works
Panels of this kind usually give each marker its own strip with its own test and control lines; confirm the layout in the insert. On panels of this kind, antigen markers are usually detected in a sandwich format, in which a line appears when the marker is present. Some antibody markers are commonly run in a competitive format, where the meaning of the line is reversed.
For that reason every strip is read only as the insert directs. See lateral flow tests for the principle.
What to confirm in the insert
Before the panel goes into routine use, check the insert that ships with every kit for: the five markers and their positions on the device; specimen handling and the sample volume for each well; the read window; the detection level of each marker; storage; and the interpretation table for marker combinations.
The current insert is available from sales@firstdiagnostic.com; published inserts are on the product inserts page.
Limitations
- A qualitative panel gives no quantitative information such as antibody concentration or viral load.
- A marker pattern on a visual panel does not by itself establish the phase of infection or immune status; a clinician interprets it with other findings.
- Markers below the detection level of the device will not be seen, so a negative strip does not exclude hepatitis B.
- Unexpected or clinically decisive patterns should be confirmed by laboratory immunoassay.
Frequently asked questions
Which five markers are on the panel?
The insert names the five markers and shows where each one sits on the device; ask for it before ordering.
Can whole blood be used?
No. The catalog lists serum or plasma only.
What is the pack size?
The catalog lists 10 tests per kit under catalog number 85226400040. Pack size is confirmed at quotation; distributors can apply through the distributor application.
Related rapid tests
- Hepatitis and HIV rapid tests — Category overview.
- ATFirst™ HBsAg rapid test — Surface antigen as a single test.
- ATFirst™ HCV rapid test — Hepatitis C antibody test.
- ATFirst™ HIV / HBsAg / HCV combo rapid test — Three infections, one cassette.
Order the HBV combo rapid test
Send your required quantity and destination country. We will return a quotation together with the current insert.
Regulatory status: Products shown on this website are for professional in vitro diagnostic use. They are not cleared, approved or authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are not offered for sale in the United States. Product availability and regulatory status vary by country; contact us for the status in your market.