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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: What is the difference between BioVei’s POC test for Chlamydia and other POC tests for Chlamydia?
A: BioVei’s POC (and OTC) tests for Chlamydia detect a specific enzyme produced by Chlamydia. Other POC tests for Chlamydia are lateral flow tests which detect antigens produced by Chlamydia.
Q: What about accuracy?
A: BioVei’s test for Chlamydia has been found to be in the
high 90’s percent accurate when compared to the gold standard, which is
NAAT/PCR. The lateral flow tests for Chlamydia are 50 – 65 % accurate.
Q: How long does it take to obtain a result?
A: BioVei’s tests provide a result (positive or negative) in
approximately 10 minutes from sample collection.
Q: Are BioVei’s tests easy to use?
A: Yes, BioVei’s tests are easy to use, even a lay person can perform the test (self testing).
Q: What about storage?
A: BioVei’s tests can be stored at room temperature.
Q: Wasn’t there a similar test on the market in Europe a few years ago?
A: Yes there was, however that test was discontinued and has
not produced for several years.
Q: Wasn’t there some problems with that prior test?
A: Technically no, the test was very accurate. However, the prior test positive result was a purple color. Some people had a difficult time (or reluctant) to identify the purple color as positive. A negative could sometimes result in a pink color, so for some people, the difference between a purple positive and a pink negative was confusing.
Q: Will there be any confusion with BioVei test for Chlamydia regarding
the positive color?
A: There is no confusion with BioVei’s test for Chlamydia’s positive color as it is a dark “BLUE”. No one can confuse a “Blue” positive with a possible pink negative.