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Rapid Test for Influenza A and B

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• The ZstatFlu test is not based on an antigen antibody

detection technology platform. Rather, ZstatFlu utilizes the Neuraminidase (NA) Enzyme Activity Detection

Method.

• It recognizes the viral enzyme active site inside the

neuraminidase enzyme that cannot be reached by antibodies.

• Because this neuraminidase activity is essential for

influenza to infect, it has preserved the critical parts

• f this active site. The ZstatFlu test uses a small

molecule that fits into this preserved active site

and the virus exposes itself by reacting to this

molecule.

Avian Strains of Influenza Avian Strains of Influenza

Antigenetic shift

• ccurs when Influenza

Type A viruses from two different animals combine genetically. For example, a pig could become infected with two different Influenza Type A viruses – one transmitted to the pig by a human and one transmitted by a bird. As the two viruses reproduce within the pig, their genes could combine to form a unique virus capable

• f

creating a global pandemic. Scientists refer to this type of gene mixing as

genetic reassortment.

ZstatFlu can accurately and rapidly detect Avian strains of influenza, including the (H5N1) Hong Kong strain.

4 Easy Steps 4 Easy Steps

Thoroughly swab back of patient’s throat to obtain specimen.

4 Easy Steps 4 Easy Steps

Squeeze diluent (white cap) into plastic tube and pinch tube to extract specimen. Cap with dropper tip.

4 Easy Steps 4 Easy Steps

Squeeze contents of plastic tube into reagents vial, cap and incubate.

4 Easy Steps 4 Easy Steps

Add stop reagent (red cap), pipette entire contents into device and read.

Results Results

If It’s BLUE, It’s FLU If It’s BLUE, It’s FLU

The color gradiant covers the spectrum of blue shading observed by the majority of positive ZstatFlu test results.

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