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Type of Test: Flow-through Manufacturer Name of Test Web Site Cyprus Anti-HBsAg RAPID TEST http://www.diagnostics.be/cypr ess/ International Newtech Development Membrane-EIA HBsAb, HBeAg, (HBcAB) Test http://www.ind.ca MedMira Laboratories MiraWell Rapid HBV Test (anti-hbc) http://www.medmira.com/ Type of Test: Agglutination Manufacturer Name of Test Web Site Axiom Diagnostic HBsAg Latex rapid test http://www.axiom-mms.com, Cyprus latex test http://www.diagnostics.be/cypr ess/ Fujirebio Inc. SERODIA - HBs http://www.fujirebio.co.jp/engli sh/product/pc02.html SPAN AUSTRAGEN LATEX http://www.span.co.in/ World, Inc. Pulse Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Latex Slide Test http://www.globalemed.com Type of Test: Immunoblot Manufacturer Orgenics Name of Test ImmunoCo mb II HBs Ag 90 Web Site http://www.orgenics.com/ Reference List
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