The Chembio HIV Reactive/Nonreactive Controls are quality control reagents for use with the Chembio HIV 1/2 STAT-PAK® Assay only. Chembio HIV Reactive/Nonreactive Controls are human, plasma-based reagents. The Controls are specifically formulated and manufactured to ensure performance of the test, and are used to verify the user’s ability to properly perform the test and interpret the results. Each HIV Rapid Test Control Pack contains a Product Insert and three Vials (one HIV 1 Reactive Control, one HIV 2 Reactive Control and one Nonreactive Control).One Vial containing 0.25 mL of heat inactivated human plasma positive for antibodies to HIV-1, diluted in normal human plasma. Negative for Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis C antibody and HTLV I/II antibodies.One Vial containing 0.25 mL of heat inactivated human plasma positive for antibodies to HIV-2, diluted in normal human plasma. Negative for Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis C antibody and HTLV I/II antibodies.One Vial containing 0.25 mL of normal human plasma negative for antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2. Negative for Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis C antibody and HTLV I/II antibodies.
A collection of reagents and other associated materials intended to be used for the qualitative and/or quantitative detection of antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus 1 and 2 (HIV1/HIV2) in a clinical specimen within a short period, relative to standard laboratory testing procedures, using an immunochromatographic test (ICT) method. This test is commonly used in the laboratory or in point-of-care analyses and may be available [non-prescription] over-the-counter (OTC) for self-testing by a layperson in the home or similar environment.