OSOM® BVBLUE® Test
The OSOM® BVBLUE® Detects elevated vaginal fluid sialidase activity, an enzyme produced by bacterial pathogens associated with bacterial vaginosis including Gardnerella, Bacteroides. This test is indicated for use in women suspected of having Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) infection, e.g., women with vaginal discharge typical of BV and/or women with previous history of BV as an aid in the diagnosis of BV infection.
Key Features
8% sensitive, 95% specific versus Gram Stain
1 minute hands-on-time, 10 minute read time
Instant color change provides clear easy-to-read results
Extra reagents provided for external QC testing
Simple enzymatic detection method
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How it Works
Step 1 of 4
Collect Sample
Collect vaginal fluid sample from the patient using proper collection techniques for BV testing.
Step 2 of 4
Add to Test Vessel
Add the vaginal fluid sample to the test vessel containing the IBX-4041 component buffer solution.
Step 3 of 4
Add Developer Solution
Add the developer solution to initiate the enzymatic reaction that detects sialidase activity.
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Read Results
After 10 minutes, observe the color change. Instant color change provides clear easy-to-read results for BV diagnosis.
Kit Composition
25 Test Vessels each containing 0.25 mg IBX-4041 component in 0.5 mL of an aqueous potassium acetate buffer solution (49mg/mL, 0.5 M, pH 5.5-6.0)
1 Directional Insert
1 Developer Solution Bottle containing 10.0 mL of an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (40mg/mL, 1.0 M, pH>11.0)