Medical Services International Inc has modified its VScan test kit to be environmentally safe. Previously, the VScan test kit contained a resealable bag for disposal of the test cassette and lancet. Medical Services has added to the VScan test kit a container filled with a liquid chemical that is poured into the resealable bag after the used test cassette and lancet are placed in it.
This chemical completely neutralizes the HIV virus if present therefore preventing contamination into the environment or spread of the virus through improper handling of the test kit. Improper handling or disposal of an HIV test kit where the individual has tested positive can result in the spread of HIV. The Company feels that this addition is very important in relation to the proper and safe testing for HIV.
The VScan rapid test kit is a single use, disposable, accurate (greater than 99%), cost effective, easy to use, test for rapid screening of HIV1&2 and subgroup O, Hepatitis B&C, and Tuberculosis(TB). The VScan rapid diagnostic test kit produces results in under 15 minutes which are easy to interpret without medical or skilled personnel. The VScan test kit requires no refrigeration or electricity and can safely be stored at room temperature. A built-in control mechanism ensures the integrity of the kit. The kits cannot be sold in Canada.