Dosage of Dr. Greg's S. Typhoid Test Kit

This is a diagnostic test kit, not a medication.

• Dosage: Requires a single drop (approx. $40\text{ \mu L}$) of the patient's blood (whole blood, serum, or plasma) and the specified number of drops of the provided buffer solution, as detailed in the enclosed instructions.

Proper Administration

• Preparation: Allow the test device, specimen, and buffer to equilibrate to room temperature (15 degree C – 30 degree C) before use.
• Sample Collection: Clean the finger (e.g., middle or ring finger) with the alcohol swab. Puncture the skin with the sterile lancet and wipe away the first drop of blood. Gently squeeze the finger to obtain a small, rounded drop of blood.
• Testing: Transfer the precise amount of blood/serum/plasma into the specimen well (S) of the cassette using the provided dropper/pipette, and immediately follow with the instructed number of drops of the buffer solution.
• Reading: Start the timer and wait for the colored lines to appear. Read the result exactly at 15 minutes.

Contraindications of Dr. Greg's S. Typhoid Test Kit

• Severe Symptoms: This test is an aid to diagnosis, not a confirmation of disease severity. Do not rely on a test kit alone if severe symptoms are present; always consult a doctor immediately.
• Testing Window: The test may not be reliable in the very early stages of the infection (first 3-5 days of fever) if antibody levels are too low to detect. A negative result in this window does not rule out Typhoid.

Side Effects of Dr. Greg's S. Typhoid Test Kit

• Common Side Effects (Mild and Expected): Minor and temporary discomfort or slight bleeding at the fingerstick site if whole blood is used.
• Serious but Rare Side Effects (That May Require Medical Attention): None associated with the kit itself. However, a false result (either positive or negative) can lead to serious consequences if treatment is delayed or unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed. Always correlate results with clinical symptoms.

Precautions and Warnings of Dr. Greg's S. Typhoid Test Kit

• For Professional Use Only (IVD): This kit is generally intended for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use only and should be used by trained personnel or under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
• Biohazard: All components that come into contact with blood (cassette, lancet, pipette) are potentially biohazardous. Dispose of them in accordance with local regulations for infectious waste.
• Procedural Integrity: Read the instructions entirely before performing the test. Results must be read within the specified time (usually 15 minutes). Do not read results after 20 minutes, as this may lead to inaccurate interpretation.
• Lancet Use: Use the provided sterile lancet and alcohol swab correctly to minimize the risk of infection or incorrect sample collection.
• Confirmation Needed: Any reactive (positive) result must be confirmed with alternative testing methods (like blood culture or the Widal test) and a full clinical evaluation by a registered medical practitioner.

• Pack Size: 1s (Single Test Kit)
• Form: Rapid Diagnostic Test Cassette (Lateral Flow Immunoassay)