OraQuick ADVANCE HIV-1 Quick Reference Manual

Advance Awareness
Step 1. Collect Sample
Oral Fluid
Swab lower and upper gum once.
DO NOT swab the roof of the mouth, cheeks or tongue.
Fingerstick Whole Blood
Cleanse finger. Air dry.
Puncture with lancet.
Venous Whole Blood
Validated for EDTA, sodium heparin and sodium citrate
Collect blood using standard
phlebotomy procedures.
• Whole blood may be stored
at 2-30˚C (35-86˚F) for up to
5 days.
• Invert the tube several times
to mix.
Plasma
Validated for EDTA
Collect blood using standard
phlebotomy procedures.
• Centrifuge at 1000-1300 x g for
approximately 5 minutes.
• Plasma may be stored up to
7 days at 2-8˚C (35-46˚F).
• Whole blood may be stored
at 2-30˚C (35-86˚F) for up
to 5 days.
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Wipe away first drop of blood.
Fill the Collection Loop.
Fill the collection Loop.
Fill the Collection Loop.
Refer to the Package Insert for
complete instructions.
Immediately insert the Loop into
the Developer Solution. Mix.
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