HIV 1+2 TEST, ser/pl/wb, 1 test (ONE STEP ITPW02232-TC40)
Valid Article
HIV 1+2, Intec ONE STEP
CAUTION
The test is worded and codified by unit to make the order easier, but it is always packaged in kit of 40 tests
Definition
Specifications
Narrow cassette with less plastic and more environmentally friendly
Quality Standards Comment
WHO prequalified
Components
- Test cassette: 40 pieces
- Dropper: 40 pieces
- Sample diluent: 4 bottles x 2 ml
- Sterile safety lancets 21G: 40 pieces
- Alcohol swab: 40 pieces
- Package insert 1 piece
Technical specifications
- Rapid test, lateral flow, 2 steps
- Antigen: recombinant HIV antigen
- Sample type: capillary or venous whole blood, serum or plasma
- Sample volume: 30 µl
- Time to result: 15 to 20 minutes
- HIV-1 detection performance according to the WHO Prequalification report (version 5.0 May 2025):
- Sensitivity: 100% (99.2-100%)
- Specificity: 100% (99.5-100%)
- HIV-2 detection performance: not evaluated
Packaging & Labelling
Kit of 40 tests
Transport Dangerous Goods
Transport not regulated
Instructions for use
Follow the instructions in the leaflet.
Can be performed on serum, plasma or whole blood.
Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.
https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx
For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor
Precautions for Use
All biological samples must be considered as potentially infectious and handled with the usual precautions (compulsary wearing of gloves, hand washing, etc.).
Storage
- Store between 2°C and 30°C Protect from sunlight - Protect from humidity
- Shelflife: 24 months
- Sample diluent should be used into 8 weeks after opening.
- Not to be used beyond expiry date
- Guaranteed minimum remaining shelf life at delivery: 1/3 of the total shelf life
Waste management
Incinerate the tests and the used materials.
Classification EC Regulation N° 1272/2008
Not classified as hazardous
MSF requirements
No need for cold chain.
NB: Different tests for HIV screening are proposed in this catalogue. To decide which one to choose, please refer to your laboratory advisor.
Any replacement of RDT in MSF HIV testing algorithms in a project should always be made in consultation with OCs laboratory advisors. Recommendation must consider multiple technical factors, be context-specific and remain flexible to adapt to field realities.
Validated by OCA laboratory referent, Erwan Piriou (November 2025)