Description
MUNUS MEDICAL
TEST
PROSTATE
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
DescriptionSelf-test for the detection of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in whole blood samples.
How to use
1) Wash your hands with warm water and soap, rinse with clean water and dry or use the cleansing gauze provided. Note: the use of warm water facilitates the collection of capillary blood because it induces vasodilation.
2) Prepare the necessary material as follows: open the aluminum bag, take only the cassette and throw away the desiccant sachet. Open the plastic bag containing the pipette. Open the vial by unscrewing the white cap, being careful not to drop it.
3) Carefully rotate the protective cap of the lancet 360° without pulling it. Remove and discard the released cap.
4) Carefully massage the phalanx chosen for the puncture (the side of the ring finger is recommended). It is important to massage from the palm of the hand to the phalanx, to improve blood flow. Press the lancet, from the side from which the cap was removed, against the fingertip. The tip of the lancet lancet automatically retracts safely after use. If the lancet does not work properly, use the second one provided. If the latter is not necessary, it can be disposed of without special precautions.
5) Keeping your hand facing down, massage your finger until a large drop of blood forms. It is important to massage from the palm of your hand to the knuckle, to improve blood flow.
6) Take the pipette without pressing the bulb. Two sampling methods are suggested:
- hold the pipette horizontally without pressing the bulb and put it in contact with the drop of blood, it will enter by capillarity. Move the pipette away when you reach the black line. If the blood is not enough, continue to massage your finger until you reach that line;
- place the pipette on a flat, clean surface, making sure the tip sticks out, then put the drop of blood in contact with the pipette, it will enter by itself by capillary action. Move your finger away when you reach the black line. If there is not enough blood, continue to massage your finger until you reach that line. Avoid, as much as possible, interrupting the contact between the blood and the pipette to prevent the formation of air bubbles.
7) Take the previously opened vial and immediately deposit the blood collected with the pipette inside. Press the bulb of the pipette 2 or 3 times and make sure that all the blood has fallen into the diluent solution. Then replace the screw cap on the vial and mix well for at least 10 seconds.
8) Unscrew the blue cap from the dropper bottle (leave the white cap tightly screwed on). Place 3 drops in the well indicated on the cassette (S).
9) Wait 5 minutes and read the results referring to the next section for interpretation of the results.
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
READ THE RESULT AFTER EXACTLY 5 MINUTES
The intensity of the color of the lines has no importance for the interpretation of the test result.
POSITIVE RESULT
Two colored lines appear in the reading window corresponding to the T (Test) and C (Control) marks. The intensity of the T line may be lower than the C line. The test must therefore be considered positive regardless of the intensity of the T test band. This result indicates the presence of anti-DGP antibodies in the blood and therefore a probable Celiac disease. It is necessary to consult your doctor to continue the diagnostic process.
NEGATIVE RESULT
Only one colored line appears under the C (Control) mark. This result indicates that there are no anti-DGP antibodies in the blood or that their level is below the limit detectable by the test.
INVALID RESULT
No lines appear or only one line appears under the T (Test) sign and not under the C (Control) sign. In this case it is not possible to interpret the Test result which must be considered invalid, it is recommended to perform a new test.
Warnings
- Read the instructions for use carefully before performing the test. The test is reliable if the instructions are carefully followed.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use the test after the expiration date or if the package is damaged.
- Follow the procedure exactly, respecting the indicated quantities of blood and diluent.
- Use the test and the lancet only once.
- The test is for external use only. Do not ingest.
- In vitro diagnostic device for individual use.
- Not recommended for use by people taking medicines that thin the blood (anticoagulants) or people who have haemophilia problems.
- After use, dispose of all components in accordance with local regulations, ask your pharmacist for advice.
Conservation
Store at temperatures between 4°C and 30°C.
Validity with intact packaging: 24 months.
Format
Package containing:
- hermetically sealed aluminum pouch containing: 1 cassette of PROSTATE PSA TEST and 1 desiccant sachet;
- sterile lancets for self-pricking blood samples;
- dropper bottle containing the PROSTATE PSA TEST diluent, sufficient for 1 test;
- plastic bag containing 1 pipette for blood sampling;
- alcoholic cleansing gauze;
- 1 instruction sheet for use.
Code MM-PSA
