Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Antibody ELISA IgM Assay

(Serum/Plasma)
Instruction for use (Catalog No:BE124)
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use For Research or Investifational Use Only
INTENDED USE
Biocan Diagnostics Inc. Herpes Simplex Virus 1Antibody (HSV1) ELISA IgM Assay system is an
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) designed for the presumptive qualitative detection
of IgM antibody to HSV1 in human serum and for the presumptive diagnosis of acute, recent, or
reactive HSV1 infection. To adequately assess the patients serological status, testing should be
performed in conjunction with any of the other traditional HSV1 diagnostic technologies.
SIGNIFICANCE AND BACKGROUND
Herpes simplex virus (called HSV) is the most common human pathogens, human being are the
only natural host. The virus exists in the patients, restoring healthy carriers were blisters or scars
fluid, saliva and feces, the main mode of transmission is direct contact, saliva can be
contaminated by utensils and indirect transmission. HSV infection has now become the world's
fourth largest infectious diseases. Suffering from herpes simplex, the lesion will have blisters the
size of a grain of rice, the occurrence of single or cluster of small blisters, usually 10 or so
gathered together, mainly affects the skin and mucous membranes, will tickle. Red skin around
the blisters and it will produce a slight itching and fever. The blisters if left untreated, after tens of
days after the formation of erosion will be split, and then gradually recovered. HSV is generally
considered the mechanism is this: First of all, HSV virus in living cells in the human host, when
the self-reproduction, the need to use the body's DNA polymerase, relying on the body's proteins
and other materials for self-replication, and finally the emergence of new After the virus individual,
breaking the host cell spread, so that the lesion gradually expanded the scope of the lesion
gradually increased. HSV-1 mainly affects the parts of the body above the waist, can cause
mouth, lips, eyes, brain and waist above the infection site, mostly for latent infection, did not show
symptoms, HSV-1 type and a common cause of corneal herpes labials.
PRINCIPLE OF THE ELISA ASSAY
BIOCAN DIAGNOSTICS Inc HSV1 ELISA test system is designed to detect IgM antibody to
HSV1 in human sera. HSV1 IgM anti-human monoclonal antibody is adsorpted in solid phase to
the polystyrene reaction strip. If there is HSV1 IgM antibody in test sample, it binds to HSV1 IgM
antigen and anti-human monoclonal antibody coated in strip, forms antigen-antibody- antibody
complex, and then binds to the enzyme labeled anti-antibody and forms antigen-antibodyantiantibody complex, and finally binds to surface of the microwell, and display blue color in
corresponding well by the action of substrate. Therefore, it can detect specifically the HSV1 IgM
in human serum.
MATERIALS PROVIDED
Each kit contains the following components in sufficient quantities to perform the number of tests
indicated on packaging label.
PLATE
CONJUGATE
(3.5ml)

48 wells configured in twelve 1 x 4 well strips coated with HSV1 Composite. The plate is
pouched with desiccant and sealed.
Elisa labelled HSV1 antigen

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WASH BUFFER
(10.0mL)
SUBSTRATE A
(3.5mL)
SUBSTRATE B
(2.0mL)
STOP SOLUTION
(3.0mL)
NEGATIVE CONTROL
(0.4mL)
POSITIVE CONTROL
(0.3mL)

Composition of PBST
Composition of Hydrogen Peroxide
Composition of TMB
Composition of sulfuric acid
Human serum.
One vial containing IgM Negaitive Control with a blue cap, ready-to-use.
Human serum.
One vial containing IgM Positive Control with a red cap, ready-to-use.

Important Note: All kit components and serum samples should be allowed to equilibrate to room
temperature before use.
PRECAUTIONS
1. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
2. Normal precautions exercised in handling laboratory reagents should be followed. In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face
protection. Do not breathe vapor. Dispose of waste observing all local, state, and federal laws.

3. The wells of the ELISA plate do not contain viable organisms. However, the strips should be considered
POTENTIALLY BIOHAZARDOUS MATERIALS and handled accordingly.

4. The human serum controls are POTENTIALLY BIOHAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Source materials from which these
products were derived were found negative for HIV-1 antigen, HBsAg and for antibodies against HCV and HIV by
approved test methods. However, since no test method can offer complete assurance that infectious agents are
absent, these products should be handled at the Biosafety Level 2 as recommended for any potentially infectious
human serum or blood specimen in the Centers for Disease Control/National Institutes of Health manual Biosafety
in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories: current edition; and OSHAs Standard for Blood borne Pathogens.

5. Adherence to the specified time and temperature of incubations is essential for accurate results. All reagents must
be allowed to reach a room temperature before starting the assay. Return unused reagents to refrigerated
temperature immediately after use.

6. Improper washing could cause false positive or false negative results. Be sure to minimize the amount of any
residual wash solution; (e.g., by blotting or aspiration) before adding Conjugate or Substrate. Do not allow the wells
to dry out between incubations.

7. The Stop Solution is TOXIC. Causes burns. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. In case of an
accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.

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The TMB Peroxidase Substrate is HARMFUL. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

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Dilution or adulteration of these reagents may generate erroneous results.

The Wash Buffer concentrate is an IRRITANT. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Wipe bottom of plate free of residual liquid and/or fingerprints that can alter optical density (OD) readings.
Reagents from other sources or manufacturers should not be used.

TMB Peroxidase Substrate Solution should be colorless, very pale yellow, very pale green or very pale blue when
used. Contamination of the TMB with conjugate or other oxidants will cause the solution to change color prematurely.
Do not use the TMB if it is noticeably blue in color. To help reduce the possibility of contamination, refer to Test
Procedure, Substrate
Incubation section to determine the amount of TMB to be used and dispense into a secondary container only what is
needed to properly perform the assay.
Never pipette by mouth. Avoid contact of reagents and patient specimens with skin and mucous membranes.
Avoid microbial contamination of reagents. Incorrect results may occur.
Reusable glassware must be washed and thoroughly rinsed free of all detergents.
Avoid splashing or generating aerosols.
Do not expose reagents to strong light during storage or incubation.
Allowing the microwell strips and holder to equilibrate to room temperature prior to opening the protective envelope
will protect the wells from condensation.

20. Caution: Liquid waste at acid pH should be neutralized before adding to bleach solution.

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21. Do not allow the conjugates to come in contact with containers or instruments that may have previously contained a
solution utilizing sodium azide as a preservative. Residual amounts of sodium azide may destroy the conjugates
enzymatic activity.

22. Do not expose any of the reactive reagents to bleach-containing solutions or to any strong odors from bleachcontaining solutions. Trace amounts of bleach (sodium hypochlorite) may destroy the biological activity of many of
the reactive reagents within this kit.

MATERIALS REQUIRED BUT NOT PROVIDED:

ELISA microwell reader capable of reading at a wavelength of 450nm.
Pipettes capable of accurately delivering 5L to 200L.
Wash bottle or microwell washing system.
Reagent grade water.
One liter graduated cylinder.
Laboratory timer to monitor incubation steps.
Disposal basin and disinfectant. (Example:10% household bleach, 0.5% sodium
hypochlorite.)

STORAGE CONDITIONS
1. Store the unopened kit between 2-8C
2. Coated microwell strips: Store between 2-8C. Extra strips should be immediately resealed
with desiccant and returned to proper storage.
3. Conjugate: Store between 2-8C. DO NOT FREEZE.
4. Positive Control and Negative Control: Store between 2-8C.
5. Substrate A and Substrate B : Store between 2-8C.
6. Wash Buffer concentrate (40X): Store between 2-8C..
7. Stop Solution: allow to room temperature also can store between 2-8C.
SPECIMEN COLLECTION
1. It is recommended that specimen collection be carried out in accordance with NCCLS
document M29-A3: Protection of Laboratory Workers from Infectious Disease.
2. No known test method can offer complete assurance that human blood samples will not
transmit infection. Therefore, all blood derivatives should be considered potentially infectious.
3. Only freshly drawn and properly refrigerated sera obtained by approved aseptic venipuncture
procedures should be used in this assay. Avoid using hemolysed, lipemic, or bacterially
contaminated sera.
4. Store sample at room temperature for no longer than 8 hours. If testing is not performed
within 8 hours, sera may be stored between 2 and 8C for no longer than 72 hours. If delay
in testing is anticipated, store test sera at 20C or lower. Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles
that may cause loss of antibody activity and give erroneous results.
GENERAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the individual components from storage and allow them to equilibrate to room
temperature.
2. To individual wells, add 50ul of negative control, positive control, sample.Also add one
drop(50ul) HRP Conjugate,dont add Conjugate into the blank well.
3. Flick the microtiter plate for 30 seconds and mix well. Incubate the plate at 37 using an
incubator for 50minutes.
4. Prepare a 1:40 dilution (e.g.: 10ML of Wash Buffer + 390ML of distilled water) of Wash Buffer
then rinse microtiter plate, (1) Wash by hand : Remove the liquid from all wells and add
Wash Buffer to each well, then remove after 20 seconds. Repeat 5 times until each well is dry.
(2) Wash by machine : Add Wash Buffer to each well and absorb after 20 seconds. Repeat 5
times until each well is dry.
A. Manual Wash Procedure:
a.Vigorously shake out the liquid from the wells.
b.Fill each microwell with Wash Buffer. Make sure no air bubbles are trapped in the wells.

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c. Repeat steps a. and b. for a total of 5 washes.

d.Shake out the wash solution from all the wells. Invert the plate over a paper towel and
tap firmly to remove any residual wash solution from the wells. Visually inspect the
plate to ensure that no residual wash solution remains. Collect wash solution in a
disposable basin and treat with 0.5% sodium hypochlorite (bleach) at the end of the
days run.
B. Automated Wash Procedure:
If using an automated microwell wash system, set the dispensing volume to 300 L/well. Set
the wash cycle for 5 washes with no delay between washes. After the washes invert the plate
over a paper towel and tapped firmly to remove any residual wash solution from the
microwells.
5. To individual wells, add 1 drop(50ul)Substrate A and Substrate B(30ul). dont add them into
the blank well.Incubate at 37 using an incubator for 10 minutes.
6. Read result with visual observation or with a microwell reader by adding 1 drop(50ul) of Stop
Solution.
QUALITY CONTROL
1. Each time the assay is run a reagent blank, Negative Control, and Positive Control must also
be included in each assay.
2. Run validity is determined through the performance of the positive and negative controls as
well as the blank.
3. The Positive Control and Negative Control are intended to monitor for substantial reagent
failure and will not ensure precision at the assay cut-off.
4. Additional controls may be tested according to guidelines or requirements of local, state,
and/or federal regulations or accrediting organizations.
5. Refer to NCCLS document C24-A3: Statistical Quality Control for Quantitative Measurements
for guidance on appropriate QC practices.
Interpretations:
1. Visual Observation: No color indicates a negative result. Blue color indicates
positive.
2. Colorimetry: Read O.D at 450nm with a microwell reader.
Cut-off O.D2.1Negative Control O.D. (If the O.D value of the Negative Control is lower than
0.05, calculate as per 0.05;if the O.D. value is more than 0.05,calculate as the actual data).
Positive: Sample O.D Cut-off O.D.
Negative: Sample O.DCut-off O.D.
LIMITATION OF THE ASSAY
1. A diagnosis should not be made on the basis of anti-HSVI results alone. Test results for antiHSV1 should be interpreted in conjunction with the clinical evaluation and the results of other
diagnostic procedures.
2. The use of hemolytic, lipemic, bacterially contaminated or heat inactivated specimens should
be avoided. Erroneous results may occur.
3. The assay performance characteristics have not been established for matrices other than
sera.
4. Assay performance characteristics have not been established for visual result determinations.
5. Caution should be used when evaluating samples obtained from immunosuppressed
patients.

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