Identi-HEM is a rapid, qualitative immunochromatographic test, in a device, for specific detection of human haemoglobin. It is primarily intended for forensic technicians who have found blood stains on a crime scene and need to quickly check the human origin of the blood before eventually sending a sample to a lab for thorough analysis. Highly sensitive, and very easy to use on a crime scene, Identi-HEM specifically reacts with human haemoglobin. A positive result indicates a strong likelihood for the presence of human blood. A lab analysis will later confirm or infirm this presumption.
Storage Temperature Limits: Store Bluestar® products in a dry environment with temperatures ranging 39° - 84°
CONTENTS:
- Collection tube (bottle type) containing 2 ml extraction buffer for the blood sample
- Sterile swab
- The test device
HOW TO USE:
- Unscrew cap from tube, careful not to spill the extraction buffer
- Use swab provided to collect samples of presumed blood trace.
- In the case of dry sample, it is possible to humidify the swab prior to use with extraction buffer
- Immerse swab, by vigorously shaking for 10 seconds, into the tube of extraction buffer.
- Remove the swab from plastic tube while squeezing it against the tube wall to extract the most liquid as possible
- Dispose of swab then screw cap back onto the tube
- The collected sample is stable at room temperature but should be tested within 7 days.
- Remove the reaction device from its protective pouch
- Break the collection tube tip then squeeze to dispense 4 drops of obtained solution into the reagent device well.
- Read results 10 minutes after sample was added
