Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP)

The AFP Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood /Serum /Plasma) is a qualitative membrane
based immunoassay for the detection of AFP in whole blood, serum or plasma. The
membrane is pre-coated with anti-AFP antibodies on the test line region. During testing, the
specimen reacts with the particle coated with anti-AFP antibodies. The mixture migrates
upward on the membrane chromatographically by capillary action to react with anti-AFP
antibodies on the membrane and generate a colored line. The presence of this colored line in
the test line region indicates a positive result, while its absence indicates a negative result. To
serve as a procedural control, a colored line will always appear in the control line region,
indicating that proper volume of specimen has been added and membrane wicking has
occurred