Use the lancet to prick your finger and collect a drop of blood.
INSTI Hepatitis C Antibody Test
The First One-Minute Hepatitis C Antibody Test
The INSTI HCV Antibody Test brings the speed and accuracy of the proven INSTI platform to hepatitis C screening. Detect HCV antibodies across all six major genotypes in as little as 60 seconds from a fingerstick blood sample. No timers, no external equipment, no waiting.
Designed for trained healthcare personnel in clinical laboratories, point-of-care settings, harm reduction programs, and community health initiatives.
Access technical documentation for the INSTI HCV Antibody Test.
Instructions for Use (IFU)
Complete testing procedure, result interpretation, safety information, and storage guidelines for the HCV antibody test.
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Product Data Sheet
Technical specifications, performance data, and ordering information in a single-page summary.
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Training Resources
If your team already uses INSTI for HIV screening, the HCV test follows the same three-bottle workflow. Training materials and video demonstrations are available through INSTI University.
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Hepatitis C affects an estimated 50 million people worldwide, yet a significant portion remain undiagnosed. Traditional screening methods can take days to return results, creating gaps in the care pathway where patients are lost to follow-up. Rapid, accurate point-of-care testing closes those gaps.
The INSTI HCV Antibody Test extends the same flow-through immunoassay technology that made INSTI the world's fastest HIV test into hepatitis C diagnostics. The platform is familiar to any provider already using INSTI for HIV screening: same sample collection process, same three-bottle workflow, same 60-second read time. That means minimal additional training and a consistent testing experience across your infectious disease screening program.
What makes it different from other rapid HCV tests: INSTI's flow-through design delivers a high-contrast visual result in one minute, while most competing lateral flow tests require 15 to 20 minutes. For programs screening high-risk populations in fast-paced environments, that speed translates directly into higher completion rates and fewer missed diagnoses.
Key capabilities:
Detects antibodies to HCV genotypes 1 through 6, covering the full global spectrum of hepatitis C strains. IgG and IgM procedural control built into every test for reliable validation. Entirely portable system with no additional equipment required. Compatible with fingerstick whole blood, venous whole blood, plasma, and serum.
Product Specifications
Everything you need to evaluate INSTI for your testing program, at a glance.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Test Name | INSTI HCV Antibody Test |
| Test Type | Rapid, visually read flow-through immunoassay |
| Intended Use | Qualitative detection of antibodies to hepatitis C virus (HCV) |
| Intended Users | Trained healthcare personnel in professional settings |
| HCV Genotype Coverage | Genotypes 1 through 6 |
| Specimen Types | Fingerstick whole blood, venous whole blood, plasma, serum |
| Time to Result | As little as 60 seconds |
| Sensitivity | 100% (whole blood, serum, plasma) |
| Specificity | 99.7% (whole blood, serum, plasma) |
| Control | IgG and IgM procedural control |
| Storage | 2–30°C. Do not freeze. Store in original packaging. |
| Kit Contents | Membrane unit, sample diluent, color developer, clarifying solution, lancet, pipette, alcohol swab |
| Regulatory Approvals | CE Marked (EU), Health Canada Approved |
| Equipment Required | None. Fully portable, self-contained system. |
| Packaging | Available in point-of-care use packaging |
Recognized by Leading Regulatory Bodies
The INSTI HCV Antibody Test is approved for professional use in multiple global markets:
Built on the INSTI platform trusted by healthcare providers in over 50 countries with more than 15 million tests performed. The HCV test extends that track record into hepatitis C screening, giving organizations confidence in a platform with a proven global history.
THREE STEPS. ONE MINUTE. DONE.
Testing yourself for HIV has never been simpler. Here's exactly how it works:
Add your blood into Bottle 1 and shake.
ADD BLOOD SAMPLE
Shake and pour solutions one at a time.
POUR SOLUTIONS
What Healthcare Professionals Say
Add HCV Screening to Your Testing Program
The same trusted INSTI platform, now for hepatitis C. If you're already using INSTI for HIV, adding HCV screening is seamless. If you're new to the platform, there's never been a faster way to screen. Get in touch to discuss pricing, volume orders, and implementation.
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