Trichomonas Vaginalis

The Trichomonas Vaginalis Rapid Test Cassette (Vaginal Swab) is a qualitative,
membrane based immunoassay for the detection of Trichomonas Vaginalis antigens
through visual interpretation of color development on the internal strip. Anti- Trichomonas
Vaginalis antibodies are immobilized on the test region of the membrane. During testing,
the specimen reacts with anti-Trichomonas Vaginalis antibodies conjugated to colored
particles and precoated onto the sample pad of the test. The mixture then migrates
through the membrane by capillary action, and interacts with reagents on the membrane.
If there is sufficient Trichomonas Vaginalis antigen in the specimen, a colored line will
form at the test region of the membrane. The presence of this colored line indicates a
positive result, while its absence indicates a negative result. The appearance of a colored
line at the control region serves as a procedural control, indicating that proper volume of
specimen has been added and membrane wicking has occurred.