HI-Quik Typhoid IgG/lgM Rapid Card Test
Typhoid fever is caused by S. typhi, a Gram-negative bacterium. World-wide an estimated 17 million cases and 600,000 associated deaths occur annually
The HI-Quik Typhoid lgG/lgM Rapid Card Test is a chromatographic immunoassay for the simultaneous detection and differentiation of lgG and lgM types of antibodies against Salmonella typhi (S. typhi) in human serum or plasma. It is intended to be used as a screening test as an aid in the diagnosis of infection with S.typhi.
Comparison of Typhoid IgG/IgM Rapid Test with traditional methods:
| Feature Comparison |
Blood Culture Test | Widal Tube Test | Typhoid IgG/IgM Rapid Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test procedure time | 2-3 days | Over-night | 15 Minutes |
| Ease of procedure | x | x | ✓ |
| Trained personnel required | ✓ | ✓ | x |
| Ease of result interpretation | x | x | ✓ |
| Additional equipment / electricity needed | v | ✓ | x |
| Sensitivity / Specificity | Good | Low | Good |
- > 90% Sensitivity and >99% Specificity gives accurate results compared to Widal Test
- Simple Test procedure, suitable for all types of labs
- 2-30° C storage suitable for all environment
- 15 minutes testing time, fast results
- Convenient pack-size of 25 Tests
Interpretation of Results:
Ordering Information:
| Product | Specimen | Shelf life | Pack size |
|---|---|---|---|
| HI-Quik Typhoid IgG/IgM Rapid Card Test | Serum/ Plasma | 24 months | 25 Tests |