Backgroung CapiliaTM Flu is a rapid diagnostic kit for the detection and identification of Influenza virus A and B, using the rapid immunochromatographic method. The identification was based on the monoclonal antibodies specific for the nucleoprotein of either Influenza virus A or B. By using the combination of the CapiliaTM Flu A or B, it can not only easily detect the presence of the influenza virus, but also discriminate the type of influenza virus A or B. Based on the virus typing, it will provide information for clinical doctors to prescribe correct medications.
Uniquenes of the Test Kit
The test kit has following unique characters:
1) To be able to detect and identify influenza virus A vs B.
2) The kits contain all the necessary items and no additional equipment and instrument is required.
3) The procedure is simple and easy to practice.
4) To be able to obtain the result rapidly within 15 min.
5) It is applicable to samples from different sources including nasal swab, throat swabs and nasal aspiration materials.
Composition of the Test Kits
—Capilia (R)Flu A—
| Kit Components |
For 20 test |
Test Plate（Capilia Flu A，Orange Color） |
20 pieces |
Sample extraction buffer for 20 times |
2 tubes×11 mL |
Accessories
Sterilized Swabs
Tube for extraction
Nozzle with filter
Stand |
20 pieces
20 pieces
20（additional 1）
1 pieces
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—Capilia (R)Flu B—
| Kit Components |
For 20 test |
Test Plate（Capilia Flu B，Blue Color） |
20 pieces |
Sample extraction buffer for 20 times |
2 tubes×11 mL |
Accessories
Sterilized Swabs
Tube for extraction
Nozzle with filter
Stand |
20 pieces
20 pieces
20（additional 1）
1 pieces
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—Capilia (R)Flu A，B—
| Kit Components |
For 20 tests |
Test Plate（Capilia Flu A，Orange Color） |
10 pieces |
Test Plate（Capilia Flu B，Blue Color） |
10 pieces |
Sample extraction buffer for 20 times |
2 tubes×11 mL |
Accessories
Sterilized Swabs
Tube for extraction
Nozzle with filter
Stand |
20 pieces
20 pieces
20（additional 1）
1 pieces
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【Applicable Samples】
It is applicable to detect and diagnosis of the influenza virus A or B form samples of nasal swab, nasal aspirates or throat swabs.
【Principles 】
The test plate is composed of the following three parts, namely sample pad, reagent pad and reaction membrane. The whole strip is fixed inside a plastic plate. The reagent membrane contains the colloidal-gold conjugated with the monoclonal antibodies against either Influenza virus A or B; the reaction membrane contains the secondary antibodies either for virus A or B, and the polyclonal antibodies against the mouse globulin, which are pre-immobilized on the membrane.
Name of the Part of Test Plate
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*Orange color for Capilia Flu A。
*Blue Color Capilia Flu B。
（Each plate is labelled either with Flu A or Flu B）
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Principle and Mechanism of the Test Strip
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【Method for Sample Collection】
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1）Nasal Aspiration
Collect nasal aspirate fluids using the specific aspirator as instructed.
2）Nasal Swabbing
Completely insert the sterilized swab, which is supplied in this kit, into the nasal basin, and swab several times to collect the
epidermal cells of the mucus.
3）Throat Swabbing
Insert deeply the sterilized swab into the throat and swab
several times to collect the epidermal cells of the mucus. Caution has to be paid to avoid the swab to be contaminated with saliva. |
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