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Page 4 of 77QuickVue+ Infectious Mononucleosis test
FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY
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FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY
Not to be used for performing assay. Refer to most current package insert accompanying your test kit.
 Warning: Potential Biohazardous Material
Each donor unit of human serum or plasma used in the preparation of the Positive
and Negative Controls was tested by an FDA-licensed method for the presence of
the antibody to human immunodeficiency virus type HIV-1/HIV-2, as well as hepatitis
B surface antigen (HBsAg) and anti-HCV, and found to be negative. Nevertheless,
caution should be used in handling and disposing of these items at biosafety level 2,
as recommended in the Centers for Disease Control/National Institutes of Health
Manual, Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, 2007.
 To obtain accurate results, you must follow the Package Insert instructions.
KIt stORAGe And stAbILItY
Store kit at room temperature 59–86°F (15–30°C), out of direct sunlight. Kit contents are
stable until the expiration date printed on the outer box. Do not freeze.
sAMPLe COLLeCtIOn And stORAGe
1. Serum, plasma or whole blood (including fingertip blood) can be used. Specimens
must be collected in a manner appropriate for laboratory testing.
2. Whole blood containing EDTA, heparin, or citrate as an anti-coagulant may be used
immediately without centrifugation; or may be stored at 2–8°C for up to 72 hours.
3. Fingertip blood should be tested immediately after the sample is taken.
4. Plasma samples containing EDTA, heparin, or citrate as an anticoagulant can be used.
5. Serum or plasma samples can be stored at 2–8°C for up to 72 hours, or below -20°C
(-4°F) for three months. Samples should not be repeatedly frozen and thawed.
Thawed samples should be inverted several times just prior to testing.
6. Whole blood samples in which cell lysis has occurred will cause a red background to
appear in the “Read Result” window. However, the result remains valid.
Recommendations for Whole Blood Fingertip Sampling:
 Wash patient’s hand with soap and warm water or clean with an alcohol swab.
Allow to dry.
 Massage the hand without touching puncture site by rubbing down the hand and
finger towards the tip.
 The side of the middle or ring finger is the preferred puncture site.
 Puncture the skin with the lancet. Wipe away first sign of blood.