Characteristics of the kits | SD BIOLINE HCV kit | HCV TRI-DOT kit |
Maker | Standard Diagnostics, Inc. | J. Mitra & Co. Pvt. Ltd |
Principle | Immunochromatography | Immunofiltration |
Antigens | (Core, NS3, NS4, NS5) | (Core, NS3, NS4, NS5) |
Recommended biological sample | Serum, plasma, Whole blood | Serum, plasma |
Storage temperature | 1˚C - 30˚C | 2˚C - 8˚C |
Reading | Visual | Visual |
Sensitivity | 100% | 100% |
Specificity | 99.4% | 99.8% |