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Key Facts on HIV in Malaysia 2019
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More than 100 HIV home-testing kits have been seized by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) amid fears over their reliability.
The agency believes it has seized all stock of the Hightop HIV/Aids home-test kit from UK suppliers but is warning consumers against purchasing the product online or using it, if already purchased, because of the potential for false results.
People are advised to always check before using a HIV kit that it carries a CE mark, which indicates that it complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements.
The Hightop tests, manufactured by Qingdao Hightop Biotech Co Ltd, do not have a valid CE mark, meaning they have not met a number of regulatory requirements concerning test performance, labelling and instructions for use.
MHRA’s director of devices, John Wilkinson, said: “People who buy a self-test kit online or from the high street should know what they are buying is safe and reliable. Make sure the kit has a CE mark and clearly states that it is intended for home self-testing. Don’t use a test kit if it’s damaged or the seal is broken.
“If you are concerned you may have used an unreliable test kit, speak to your GP, sexual health clinic, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
“We continue to encourage people to report any issues involving medical devices to MHRA via our Yellow Card Scheme.”
The MHRA seized 114 of the products in question from two UK-based suppliers and all sales of the tests into the UK market have been stopped by the manufacturer.
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It says consumers should only buy a self-test kit from a reputable source, such as an online pharmacy registered with MHRA. In the UK online pharmacies must be registered with MHRA and display the European common logo on every page of their website.
Qingdao Hightop Biotech, which specialises in medical tests and equipment, stopped supplying its HIV kit to the UK market after being contacted by the MHRA. According to the Chinese company’s website, its annual revenues amount to between $5m and $10m (£4m-£8m).
The UK and Europe would not appear to be key markets for Qingdao Hightop Biotech: it states that 88% of its business is domestic, with its next biggest markets the Middle East (4%) and Africa (2.5%)
It is unclear why the HIV test did not carry a CE mark as many of its other kits, including tests for pregnancy, fertility, malaria, other sexually transmitted diseases and recreational drugs, do carry the standard.
HIV self-testing kits sold and advertised for sale in England Scotland and Wales must be CE-marked.
Cary James, the head of health promotion at the Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), said: “Home self-test kits for HIV and STIs have many benefits, including letting people test in their own space, in their own time, on their terms. However, we are extremely concerned to see unregulated produce on the market and urge anyone considering a test to only use those with a CE mark. Anyone taking a test without a CE mark risks their own health and that of others.”
The first legally approved HIV self-testing kit, the BioSure HIV Self Test, went on sale in the UK in 2015. It has a 99.7% accuracy rate. Home kits have been hailed as a way of increasing early diagnosis. In the UK, 39% of people living with HIV are diagnosed late, leaving them with shorter life expectancies, according to the National Aids Trust.
The THT says there are more than 100,000 people living with HIV in the UK and about a quarter of them do not know they are HIV positive, meaning they are not receiving treatment.
Dr Kirsty Foster, a consultant in STIs and blood-borne viruses at Public Health England, said: “HIV tests are free and testing through a sexual health clinic is strictly confidential. We would encourage anyone who thinks they may have been at risk of HIV to get tested as soon as possible, as early diagnosis and treatment are highly effective in helping people with HIV remain in good health long term and reduce the risk of passing the virus on.”
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人在马来西亚，需要检测某某是否吸毒？没问题。
如果你的公司要聘请新雇员，而新雇员那行工作大多数人服毒的话，你需要检验他人是否服毒。
若你自己有服用毒品的习惯（比如吸大麻），公司要检查你，看看你有没有吸毒，那我建议你查查看自己的尿液会不会出卖你！
尿液毒品检测纸
对，就是用毒品检测纸来判断！只需十分钟。
十分钟内可以知道人家有没有服用毒品，十分钟内可以知道你的尿液含有没有毒品的痕迹。
我们有卖几种。一下这个是六合一尿液毒品检测纸，就是可以测试人家是否有服用这六种毒品，卡式的。用法很简单：用杯子收集尿液，然后用开测试卡的盖子，把测试纸的部分浸泡在尿液里。三分钟后，你就会看到有线条出现。
另一个更简单，杯式的。这款可以检测大致上所有在马来西亚的毒品。用户只需要转开盖子，尿尿在杯子，等五分钟，检测结果就揭晓了。方便，快速，又简单。
如果你只需要检测某种毒品。可以用一下这种。只需把它浸泡在尿液里五秒钟就行了。
我们人在马来西亚的吉隆玻，检测纸有现货。有询问可以联络我们！
A lateral flow immunoassay for the qualitative detection of antibodies (IgG, IgM, IgA) to anti-HIV-1 & 2 virus and HIV-1 p24 antigen in human serum, plasma or whole blood.
- 4th Generation HIV test to detect p24 in addition to IgG and IgM for early detection of HIV infection
- HIV 4th Gen test utilizes recombinant gp-120-41, gp36 and anti-p24 antibodies for earlier and more accurate detection of HIV infection
- Evaluated by NIB
- Only 20 µL whole blood specimen required or (0.4 drops – 1 drop of whole blood)
- Results available within 15 min to allow prompt action to be taken at the point of care
- Performance validated with BBI low titre panel and Chinese FDA HIV Ab Panel
- Sensitivity: 100 %, Specificity: 99.84 %
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Urit 11G Urine Reagent Strips
URIT 10G/11G: used for URIT-50,URIT-180,URIT-500B,URIT-500C and URIT-30 urine analyzer
- Leukocyctes
- Ketone
- Nitrite
- Urobilinogen
- Billirubin
- Protein
- Glucose
- Specific Gravity
- Blood
- pH
- Ascorbic Acid
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Urit 10G Urine Reagent Strips
URIT 10G/11G: used for URIT-50,URIT-180,URIT-500B,URIT-500C and URIT-30 urine analyzer
- Leukocyctes
- Ketone
- Nitrite
- Urobilinogen
- Billirubin
- Protein
- Glucose
- Specific Gravity
- Blood
- pH
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Sperm Test Kit
What is considered to be male infertility?
The Male Fertility test is a rapid diagnostic test of sperm concentration in semen. Sperm count is widely recognized as the major indicator of the fertility in men.
The Male Fertility test kits are a unique home test that will indicate if a man’s sperm concentration is greater or less than the devices cut off point, 15 million sperm per mL of sperm. A positive result is going to be good news although it is not proof of fertility. A negative result suggests that the man should consult with his doctor as he is close to being sub-fertile, which is not all bad news, because it does at least save a couple months of trying for a baby when there maybe issues to resolve.
This Male Fertility test kit will allow a man to test his fertility potential, privately and discreetly in his own home.
Note: Sperm concentration of 15 million/ml is the minimum expected sperm concentration level for pregnancy.
SPECIMEN COLLECTION
- Before testing. It’s important that you refrain from any sexual activity for 3-7 days. This ensures that volume and quality of sperm is at it’s peak and test will be accurate determination of sperm concentration.
- Using masturbation, semen should be collected directly into the sperm collection cup.
- Do not contaminated by touch of and or tissue or any other materials.
- Shake semen evenly in the semen collection cup and leave it to stand for 15 minutes at room temperature until the semen liquefy. Do not use semen stored for more than 12 hours.
TEST PROCEDURE
- Remove the test panel from the foil pouch and lay it horizontally on flat surface. Using the pipette provided in the foil pouch, dispense one drop of semen into Sample Well marked “A”
- Once semen is soaked into Well “A”, add 3 drops of blue staining solution to Test Well “A”. Let it soak for 1-2 minutes.
- Now add 2 drops of transparent washing solution to Test Well “A”, and let it soak for 1-2 minutes, and then read the results immediately.
- Read the color of Test Well “A”, comparing the color of Test Well A to Reference Well B. The darker the color of Well A, the higher the sperm concentration
(Please refer to the Procedure Card Below:)
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
(Compare the color of test well A to reference well B)
NORMAL
The color of test well A is darker than or the same as the standard color of reference Well B. It means the that sperm concentration is grater than or equivalent to 15 million/ml. The likelihood of concentration is high with this sperm concentration, subject to other conditions, such as ovulation being favorable.
ABNORMAL
The color of test well A is lighter than the standard color of reference Well B. It means that the sperm concentration is less than 15 million/ml. This is known as oligospermia. The likelihood of conception is less with this sperm concentration and further medical consultation is recommended.
NOTE:
If well A is colorless, it means the sperm concentration is less than 5 million/ml or zero. This condition is known as sever oligospermia or azoospermia.
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Dengue Test Kit
The Dengue NS1 Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of NS1 antigen of Dengue virus in human whole blood, serum, or plasma as an aid in the diagnosis of Dengue infections.
SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND PREPARATION
The Dengue NS1 Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) can be performed using whole blood, serum, or plasma.
For Fingerstick Whole Blood specimen:
Allow 3 hanging drops of fingerstick whole blood specimen
(approximately 75 µL) to fall into the specimen area of test cassette, then add 1 drop of
buffer (approximately 40 µL) and start the timer.
Wait for the colored line(s) to appear. Read results at 10 minutes. Do not interpret the
result after 20 minutes.
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Zika Ns1 Test Kit
NS1 Zika Test Kit (Whole Blood)
Easy To Used Zika Ns1 Rapid Test Cassette In Whole Blood / Serum / Plasma
A rapid test for a qualitative test for the detection of NS1 antigen of Zika virus in human whole blood, serum or plasma.
Applications:
The Zika NS1 Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of NS1 antigen of Zika virus in human whole blood, serum, or plasma as an aid in the diagnosis of Zika infections.
Description:
Zika virus (ZIKA) is a member of the virus family Flaviviridae. It is spread by daytime-active Aedes mosquitoes, such as A. aegypti and A. albopictus.Its name comes from the Zika Forest of Uganda, where the virus was first isolated in 1947. Zika virus is related to the dengue, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. Since the 1950s, it has been known to occur within a narrow equatorial belt from Africa to Asia. From 2007 to 2016, the virus spread eastward, across the Pacific Ocean to the Americas, leading to the 2015–16 Zika virus epidemic.
The infection, known as Zika fever or Zika virus disease, often causes no or only mild symptoms, similar to a very mild form of dengue fever. While there is no specific treatment, paracetamol (acetaminophen) and rest may help with the symptoms. As of 2016, the illness cannot be prevented by medications or vaccines. Zika can also spread from a pregnant woman to her fetus. This can result in microcephaly,severe brain malformations, and other birth defects. Zika infections in adults may result rarely in Guillain–Barrésyndrome.
The Zika NS1 Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) is a rapid test that utilizes a combination of Zika NS1 antibodies coated colored particles for the detection of Zika NS1 antigen in human whole blood, serum, or plasma.
How to use?
Allow the test, specimen, buffer and/or controls to reach room temperature (15-30°C) prior to testing.
1.Bring the pouch to room temperature before opening it. Remove the test cassette from the sealed pouch and use it within 1 hour.
2.Place the cassette on a clean and level surface.
For Whole Blood specimen:
· Hold the dropper vertically and transfer 2 drops of whole blood (approximately 50 μL) to the specimen area, then add 1 drop of buffer (approximately 40 μL), and start the timer. See illustration below.
For Fingerstick Whole Blood specimen:
- Allow 2 drops of fingerstick whole blood specimen (approximately 50 μL) to fall into the specimen area of test cassette, then add 1 drop of buffer (approximately 40 μL) and start the timer.
- Wait for the colored line(s) to appear. Read results at 15 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 20 minutes.
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
POSITIVE: * Two distinct colored lines appear. One color line should be in the control region (C) and another color line should be in the test region (T).
*NOTE: The intensity of the color in the test line region (T) will vary depending on the concentration of Zika NS1 antigen present in the specimen. Therefore, any shade of red in the test region should be considered positive.
NEGATIVE: One color line appears in the control region (C). No apparent red or pink line appears in the test region (T).
INVALID: Control line fails to appear. Insufficient specimen volume or incorrect procedural techniques are the most likely reasons for control line failure. Review the procedure and repeat the test with a new test cassette. If the problem persists, discontinue using the test kit immediately and contact your local distributor.