- Always store the strips' tube at the indicated storage temperature (between 4 and 30°C works for all kits)
- Always use gloves to touch the strips
- Always use the provided (Extraction or Dilution) Buffer even if the sample is already diluted (in a transport medium for instance)
- Always be sure that the solution is homogenous before testing
- Always be sure that the solution does not touch directly the gold conjugate (red zone on the strip)
- Always read the results when the stick is wet (between 10 and 15 minutes depending on the test)
- After opening of the tube containing the strips, quality is guaranteed during 15 weeks
- Always close the tube after each use to avoid that strips become wet. Take care to leave the desiccant inside the tube. If storing the strips' tube at 4°C, always be sure to warm the tube at room temperature before opening.