SOFARMAPIU' THYROID SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Description
Rapid immunodiagnostic test for the detection of increased TSH levels. It is therefore functional for screening for hypothyroidism through a fingerstick blood sample.

How to use
Place the contents of the box on a clean, dry, flat surface and perform the test.
Wash your hands thoroughly. Use warm water and soap. Dry your hands with a clean towel.
Prepare the test device and pipette. Remove them from the protective pouch (tear at the notch) and place them within reach. Discard the desiccant sachet.
Prepare the lancet. Hold the lancet without touching the trigger button. Unlock the lancet cap by twisting it 1/4 turn until you feel it detach from the lancet, then continue twisting (2-3 turns). Do not pull. Twist and discard the cap when finished. Clean the tip of your middle or ring finger with cotton swab moistened with alcohol. Rub the chosen finger toward the tip for 10-15 seconds to increase blood flow. Press the device firmly against the lateral side of the previously cleaned finger and press the trigger release button. The tip automatically retracts into the body of the device. Rub the tip of your finger to obtain a sufficient whole blood sample.
Without squeezing the bulb, place the plastic pipette in contact with the blood sample. The blood will migrate through the pipette by capillary action to the line indicated on the pipette. You can rub your finger again to obtain more blood if the line is not reached. Avoid air bubbles whenever possible.
Pipette the collected blood into the device's sample well, pressing the bulb. Wait 30-40 seconds for the blood to fully absorb into the sample well. Unscrew the blue cap of the diluent dropper bottle (leave the white cap tightly screwed on) and add the diluent. Hold the dropper vertically and slowly add 4 drops to the device's sample well, waiting 2-3 seconds between each drop.
Read the result after 10 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 15 minutes.

Reading the results
POSITIVE: Two colored lines appear, the test line (T) and the control line (C). The test line (T) may have the same color intensity as the control line (C) or a lower color intensity. However, the intensity and color have no bearing on the interpretation of the test results.
This result means that your TSH level is higher than normal. It could be a sign of thyroid dysfunction; it's a good idea to consult your doctor.

NEGATIVE: Only one colored line appears, the control line (C). The test line (T) does not appear.
This result means that the TSH level is normal.

INVALID: Neither the test line (T) nor the control line (C) appears, or only the test line (T) appears. In this case, the test should be considered invalid.
Repeat the test with a new test device and a new blood sample.

Warnings
Read the instructions carefully before performing the test.
For in vitro diagnostic self-testing only. For external use only.
Do not ingest.
Strictly follow the indicated times and the indicated amounts of blood and diluent. The test is interpretable only if the instructions are followed correctly.
Do not use if pouch is opened or damaged.
The test is single use: do not reuse.
Keep out of reach of children.

Conservation
Store between 4°C and 30°C. Do not freeze.
Do not use after the expiration date.
Shelf life in intact packaging: 24 months.

Format
The kit contains:
- test device;
- pipette;
- thinner;
- sterile lancet;
- package leaflet.

Cod. SF011