{"product_id":"hepatitis-b-hbsag-gyorstesztkeszlet-40db-doboz","title":"Hepatitis B (HBsAg) Rapid Test Kit (40 pcs\/box)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHepatitis B (HBsAg) Rapid Test Kit (40 pcs\/box)\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eHepatitis B (HBsAg) Rapid Test\u003c\/b\u003e is a rapid, reliable immunochromatographic assay for the detection of hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) in human whole blood, serum or plasma.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe test aids in the \u003cb\u003escreening for hepatitis B virus infection and supports its diagnosis\u003c\/b\u003e, in both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. The result can be read in just \u003cb\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is hepatitis B, and why is screening important?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHepatitis B is an infectious liver disease of viral origin\u003c\/b\u003e caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus primarily attacks the liver, may cause inflammation, and in some cases can lead to serious long-term health consequences.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHepatitis B infection can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-lasting). The body of many infected people is able to clear the virus, but in some cases the infection becomes persistent. Over many years, chronic hepatitis B can lead to liver damage, cirrhosis of the liver, or liver cancer.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow is hepatitis B transmitted?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe hepatitis B virus can be transmitted through infected blood and certain body fluids. The most common routes of transmission are:\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnprotected sexual contact with an infected person.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDirect contact with infected blood.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse of shared needles or other blood-contaminated equipment.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse of improperly sterilized tattooing or piercing equipment.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTransmission from an infected mother to her child, primarily during childbirth.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSharing of personal hygiene items that may become contaminated with blood, such as razors or toothbrushes.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHepatitis B is not transmitted through casual contact, such as shaking hands, hugging, sharing meals or coughing.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat symptoms may hepatitis B infection cause?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne of the most important characteristics of hepatitis B is that \u003cb\u003ethe infection is in many cases completely asymptomatic\u003c\/b\u003e, especially in the early period. As a result, a person may carry the virus without knowing it.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf symptoms do occur, they may include:\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFatigue, weakness, malaise.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLoss of appetite, nausea, vomiting.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbdominal pain, especially below the right rib cage.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDark urine.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLight-colored stools.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes (jaundice).\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJoint pain.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe absence of symptoms does not mean that the infection is not present, therefore laboratory screening plays a key role in the detection of hepatitis B.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does the HBsAg rapid test detect?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHBsAg is the surface antigen of the hepatitis B virus and one of the most important laboratory markers of infection. It can appear in the blood as early as the early stage of infection, so its detection may help in identifying a current hepatitis B infection.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe presence of HBsAg may indicate either acute or chronic infection. Further laboratory tests are required to differentiate between the two conditions.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVaccination is an effective protection\u003c\/b\u003e against hepatitis B, and timely detection of the infection is important for appropriate medical care and for preventing further transmission.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvantages of the Hepatitis B rapid test\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh diagnostic sensitivity:\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026gt;99.9%\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh diagnostic specificity:\u003c\/b\u003e 99.9%\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRapid result:\u003c\/b\u003e in just 15 minutes\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSimple test procedure:\u003c\/b\u003e no special instrument required\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMultiple specimen types:\u003c\/b\u003e whole blood, serum or plasma\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCE 0344 marked in vitro diagnostic device according to IVDR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlso suitable to support screening for asymptomatic infections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does the Hepatitis B rapid test work?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe rapid test detects the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) using an immunochromatographic method.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe specimen is applied to the sample well of the test cassette and, as it migrates along the test strip, reacts with specific antibodies.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf the specimen contains a detectable amount of HBsAg, a colored line appears in the test region.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTo perform the test, dispense 2 drops (approx. 50 µl) of specimen in the case of a serum or plasma sample, or 2 drops of blood in the case of whole blood, onto the test cassette, then add 1 drop of assay buffer.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe result can be read after 15 minutes.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterpretation of results\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositive result:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTwo colored lines appear: one in the control region (C) and one in the test region (T). This indicates that hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is detectable in the specimen.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe color intensity of the test line may vary. A faint colored line in the test region should also be considered a positive result.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNegative result:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOnly the control line (C) appears; no colored line is visible in the test region (T).\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis indicates that HBsAg is not detectable in the specimen, or that its concentration is below the detection limit of the test.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInvalid result:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf the control line (C) does not appear, the test is invalid, regardless of whether a line is visible in the test region.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this case, the test must be repeated with a new test.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant:\u003c\/b\u003e the result must be read after 15 minutes. After 30 minutes, the result is no longer valid.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct characteristics of the Hepatitis B rapid test\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hepatitis B (HBsAg) antigen rapid test\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTest method:\u003c\/b\u003e immunochromatographic rapid test\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMarker detected:\u003c\/b\u003e hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecimen type:\u003c\/b\u003e human whole blood, serum or plasma\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResult:\u003c\/b\u003e 15 minutes\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiagnostic sensitivity:\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026gt;99.9%\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiagnostic specificity:\u003c\/b\u003e 99.9%\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverall diagnostic agreement:\u003c\/b\u003e 99.9%\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnalytical sensitivity:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 IU\/ml\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage:\u003c\/b\u003e between 2–30 °C\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntended use:\u003c\/b\u003e for professional in vitro diagnostic use only\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Assure Tech. (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., 3RD FLOOR, BUILDING 4, NO. 1418, MOGANSHAN ROAD, HANGZHOU, ZHEJIANG, 50 CHINA, imd.assuretech@diareagent.com\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEC REP:\u003c\/b\u003e Lotus NL B.V. Koningin Julianaplein 10, le Verd, 2595AA,The Hague,Netherlands, peter@lotusnl.com\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCE marking:\u003c\/b\u003e CE 0344\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpiry date: \u003c\/b\u003e15.05.2028.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage contents\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIndividually packaged HBsAg test cassette\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDropper\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAssay buffer\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInstructions for use\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant information and warnings\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Hepatitis B (HBsAg) rapid test is intended only for the qualitative detection of hepatitis B surface antigen and does not determine its concentration.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA positive result requires further laboratory confirmation and medical evaluation. A negative result does not completely rule out hepatitis B infection, especially if the concentration of the viral surface antigen is below the detection limit of the test.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTest results must always be evaluated together with clinical symptoms, medical history and other laboratory findings.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe test is for single use only. Do not use after the expiry date. Store in the original, sealed packaging at 2–30 °C until use. Do not freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe test may only be used by competent professional staff and healthcare professionals! Carbon Web Kft. accepts no liability for its use for self-testing purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Assuretech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60080131375429,"sku":"GT-NF-0639","price":52.51,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2407\/9429\/files\/gYXwsrWvINAfp2vwW5sCslPX9wVzhNZFPSLTy97N.png?v=1793798520","url":"https:\/\/carbonmedical.de\/en\/products\/hepatitis-b-hbsag-gyorstesztkeszlet-40db-doboz","provider":"Carbon Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}