Sickle Cell Disease Test Kit: Check Your Genotype at Home
✅ Introduction
Did you know you can now check your genotype from the comfort of your home without visiting a hospital or lab? 💡
The MicroScreen Sickle Cell Test Kit makes this possible by providing a fast, accurate, and reliable way to detect different hemoglobin genotypes, including HbSS, HbAS, HbSC, and HbAA.
Early genotype testing is essential for making informed health and relationship decisions. This kit gives you the power of knowledge at your fingertips. 🩸
🔬 How Does the Sickle Cell Test Kit Work?
The MicroScreen kit uses an immunochromatographic assay (a rapid test method) designed for the simultaneous detection of common hemoglobin variants.
It works on the principle of agglutination (clumping) of antibodies with specific antigens in the blood.
Nano gold particles act as a revealing agent, making the results clear and easy to interpret.
Results are ready in just 10 minutes ⏱️ — quick, accurate, and hassle-free!
📦 What’s Inside the Kit?
Every kit is carefully packed with the tools you need for a safe, hygienic, and accurate test:
✔️ Cassette – main testing platform
✔️ Pouch with device & desiccant – prevents moisture damage
✔️ Pre-filled buffer tubes with nozzle
✔️ Specimen transfer devices (capillary pipettes or droppers)
✔️ Alcohol swabs – for disinfecting before pricking
✔️ Lancets/Safety Lancets – to obtain blood sample safely
✔️ Package insert – step-by-step instructions
⚙️ Technical Specifications
Specimen required: Whole blood (venous or capillary)
Time to result: 10 minutes (do NOT read results after 10 minutes) ⏱️
Sensitivity & Specificity: 100% for both capillary and venous blood ✅
Storage temperature: 2 – 30℃ (room temperature)
Shelf life: 24 months
🩸 Step-by-Step: How to Use the Kit
Prepare the sample:
Clean finger with alcohol swab.
Use lancet to prick finger and collect a small blood sample (2–5 µL).
Prepare the test strip:
Add blood to cassette (or vial if provided).
If vial is included, mix sample with buffer before applying to strip.
Add buffer solution:
Follow kit instructions carefully on when/how much buffer to add.
Wait for results:
Leave test undisturbed for 5–10 minutes.
Read results within the time limit for accuracy.
📊 Result interpretation guide is included in the second image of the kit instructions.
💡 Why Home Genotype Testing Matters
🧬 Informed Family Planning – Knowing your genotype can prevent sickle cell complications in future children.
⚕️ Health Monitoring – People with HbSS or HbSC benefit from early awareness and care.
💰 Cost-Effective – Save money and time compared to hospital-based tests.
🏠 Convenience – Perform the test anywhere, anytime.
🔑 Key Takeaway
The MicroScreen Sickle Cell Test Kit empowers individuals and families to take charge of their health. With accurate results in minutes, you can know your genotype without stress, discomfort, or hospital visits.
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📢 Call-to-Action (CTA)
👉 Don’t wait until it’s too late. Order your Sickle Cell Test Kit today and take control of your health and future.
❓ FAQ
Q1: Can I really check my genotype at home?
Yes. The MicroScreen Sickle Cell Test Kit allows you to check HbSS, HbAS, HbSC, and HbAA genotypes from a simple blood sample in just 10 minutes.
Q2: How accurate is the sickle cell test kit?
The kit has 100% sensitivity and 100% specificity for both capillary and venous blood samples.
Q3: What does the sickle cell test kit include?
It includes a cassette, lancets, alcohol swabs, buffer tubes, transfer devices, and detailed instructions.
Q4: Why is genotype testing important?
Genotype testing helps in family planning, early detection of sickle cell complications, and overall health awareness.
Q5: Where can I buy a sickle cell test kit?
You can order it online or at certified pharmacies and medical supply stores.
Early detection is not just prevention, it’s empowerment 💪🏽. With the Sickle Cell Disease Test Kit, you can take control of your health journey from the comfort of your home 🏡. Knowing your genotype today can save lives tomorrow.
