The Alere Determine™ HBsAg Containing a global health problem

Hepatitis B remains endemic in large portions of the world.

Rapid diagnostic tests play a pivotal role in infection control Significant disease burden • 2 billion people are infected worldwide1 • 350 million people currently have chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection1 • Three quarters of the world’s population live in endemic areas2 • 4 million people each year are newly infected2 • 1 million people a year die from hepatitis B or associated liver diseases1'2 • HBV is the 10th leading cause of death worldwide1 Chronic carriers present a continued threat • Infected infants can carry and transmit HBV for many years beyond childhood2 • Carrier individuals...

The Alere Determine™ HBsAg Test A rapid in vitro qualitative immunoassay for detection of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen An important early marker of infection...helps in diagnosing acute infection, confirming chronic infection, and screening blood supplies Rapid • Clear, dependable results in 15 minutes • Facilitates prompt, appropriate follow-up of infected patients Simple procedure • Step 1, add 50pl of sample to pad. If using whole blood, add chase buffer. For venipuncture add one minute later, for fingerstick add immediately. • Step 2, wait 15 minutes, then read the result Two red bars = positive....

The Alere Determine™ HBsAg Test Point-of-care diagnostics that provides accurate and reliable results in just 15 minutes. Excellent sensitivity3 Population

Outstanding performance versus industry standards Alere: The leader in point-of-care testing The Alere Determine™ TB LAM Ag Innovative point-of-care diagnostic tool designed for HIV & TB co-infected individuals. The Alere Pima™ Analyser The only portable point-of-care device providing absolute CD4 count. The Alere Determine™ HIV-1/2 Point-of-care diagnostics that provides accurate and reliable results in just 15 minutes. alere.com Alere International Limited Parkmore East Business Park Ballybrit, Galway Ireland Tel: +353 91 429900 [email protected] Product availability varies...