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Celsius

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Aug 17

Car transport

Hi,
I bought a test and kept him in muratura bag in the car for approx 45 minutes… Today it is 40 degrees!!
Can this damage the test? Thank you.

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Gary Carpenter, BioSure (UK) Limited
 Work on 07th September 2017

Hi Celsius Thanks for the question. The stability of the device was established during an "accelerated" stability study, during which test devices were stored at high temperature (45 degrees C) for up to 6 months. The tests continued to function when stored at these temperatures for more than 3 months. The stored devices were then conducted using known HIV negative and positive control samples to determined continued effectiveness. I hope that this answers your question. Kind regards Gary Carpenter BioSure (UK) Limited

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Celsius
 Used on 05th September 2017

Hi and thank you for your answer. Just for curiosity, how do you know about this resistance? Did you test or is It based in theoretical study?. Thank you.

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Gary Carpenter, BioSure (UK) Limited
 Work on 04th August 2017

Hi Celsius Thanks for getting in touch. Short-term storage at high temperature will not affect the test. Long term (greater than a week) the test should be stored at between 8 and 30 degrees C. I hope that this answers your question. Kind regards Gary Carpenter BioSure (UK) Limited

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