{"product_id":"tetanostop","title":"PHARMA Southern Africa TETANOSTOP® | TETANOSTOP® — Assess Immunity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePharma Southern Africa Tetanostop® — Assess Immunity with Tetanus Antibody TEST Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TETANOSTOP® rapid immunodiagnostic test utilizes lateral flow immunoassay technology to semi-quantitatively detect anti-tetanus toxoid antibodies in human whole blood. By evaluating circulating immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels specific to the Clostridium tetani exotoxin, this diagnostic tool provides a rapid, clinically reliable assessment of protective immunological status. Designed for convenient point-of-care or home testing via a simple finger-prick sample, it enables immediate determination of whether a patient requires emergency booster vaccination following potential wound exposure or as part of routine immunisation maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTetanus is a serious disease, leading to prolonged hospitalisation with sequelae which may lead to death (30% of cases). This infectious disease is due to the exotoxin produced by Clostridium tetani. This ubiquitous gram-positive anaerobic bacillus is occasionally present in animal digestive tracts, persists in animal droppings and in the ground in a very resisting sporulated form. In the case of wounding, it penetrates within the body. Then, the tetanus toxin blocks neurotransmitter release which leads to muscular contractions and spasms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the disease confers no immunity, vaccination is the only prevention. Immuno protection is proven by measuring anti-tetanus antibody concentration. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TETANOSTOP® by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vitagene.co.za\/collections\/pharma-southern-africa?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=pharma\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Pharma Southern Africa Test\"\u003ePHARMA Southern Africa\u003c\/a\u003e test is a rapid immunodiagnostic test for the assessment of anti tetanus antibodies from finger prick whole blood samples. In the case of negative results, a common vaccination against tetanus is enough to rebuild protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen Should the TEST Be Performed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe test should be performed at any time of day. Generally immunological protection is effective for 10 years. The test can be used in normal conditions to check that the protection from a previous vaccination is still effective (i.e. a few years) or with the same aim but in case of emergency with a few hours of being wounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWHAT Do I Have to Do If the Result is Positive?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the result is positive, it means that the anti tetanus toxin antibodies are present in a sufficient quantity to ensure protection in the case of wounding. It is recommended to perform the test regularly if the vaccination was done more than 5 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIncluded in KIT\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sealed aluminum pouch containing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 test device, 1 plastic pipette and 1 desiccant bag (Only open the protective pouch when you are ready to use the test. The desiccant bag should not be used.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 sterile lancet for blood sampling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 dropper bottle of 1 mL of diluent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 instruction leaflet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 alcohol pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to USE\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTesting procedure always starts with a good preparation. Place the content of the box on a clean, dry and flat surface (e.g. table). Then the testing follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWash your hands thoroughly. Use soap and warm water. Dry your hand with clean towel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrepare the test device and the pipette. Take them out from the protective pouch (tear at the notch) and place them in the reach of your hands (you will need them later). Discard the desiccant bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrepare the lancet. Hold the lancet without touching the trigger button. Unlock the lancet cap twisting it off 1⁄4 turn until you feel it separates from the lancet and then continue twisting it (2-3 rotations). Don’t pull just twist and discard the cap when finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eClean the end of the middle finger or ring finger with the alcohol pad. Rub the chosen finger towards the tip for 10 to 15 seconds to enhance the blood flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePress platform firmly against the lateral side of the previously cleaned finger, and press the release trigger button.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe tip will automatically retract into the body of the device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eRub the finger’s end to obtain enough whole blood sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWithout pressing the bulb, put in contact the plastic pipette with the blood sample. The blood migrates into the pipette through capillarity to the line indicated on the pipette. You may rub again your finger to obtain more blood if the line is not reached. As far as possible, avoid air bubbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePut the blood collected with the pipette into the sample well of the device, by pressing on the pipette bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWait 30-40 sec for the blood being totally absorbed into the sample well. Unscrew the blue cap of the diluent dropper bottle (leave the white cap tightly screwed) and add the diluent as follows: Hold the diluent dropper bottle vertically and slowly add exactly 4 drops in the sample well of the device with an interval of 2-3 seconds between each drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eRead the result within 10 minutes. Do not interpret after 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/0197\/files\/TETANOSTOP_LEAFLET.pdf?v=1719396233\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to view the patient information leaflet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e{\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"@type\": \"Product\",\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"name\": \"PHARMA Southern Africa TETANOSTOP® | TETANOSTOP® — Assess Immunity\",\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"description\": \"Tetanus Antibody Test Kit: Rapid immunodiagnostic assay using finger prick whole blood samples to assess anti-tetanus antibody concentration, ensuring effective protection against tetanus.\",\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"brand\": {\u003cbr \/\u003e    \"@type\": \"Brand\",\u003cbr \/\u003e    \"name\": \"PHARMA Southern Africa\"\u003cbr \/\u003e  },\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"image\": \"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/0197\/files\/TETANOSTOP.jpg?v=1719391898\",\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"sku\": \"PSATETANSTP\",\u003cbr \/\u003e  \"offers\": {\u003cbr \/\u003e    \"@type\": \"Offer\",\u003cbr \/\u003e    \"priceCurrency\": \"ZAR\",\u003cbr \/\u003e    \"price\": \"220.00\",\u003cbr \/\u003e    \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"\u003cbr \/\u003e  }\u003cbr \/\u003e}\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"PHARMA Southern Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51556293706043,"sku":"PSATETANSTP","price":264.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/3480\/8379\/files\/TETANOSTOP.jpg?v=1786562140","url":"https:\/\/gunmansa.co.za\/zu\/products\/tetanostop","provider":"GUNMANSA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}