Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting an avian influenza virus by an immunological assay using an anti-influenza virus antibody being unreactive to human influenza type-A virus subtypes H1, H2 and H3 and a human influenza type-B virus and being reactive to plural subtypes of avian influenza viruses, and an immunochromatographic test tool for use in the method. According to the present invention, an avian influenza virus can be detected specifically, rapidly and in a simple manner, as distinguishing an avian influenza virus from a human influenza virus.

Abstract: A test strip for immunochromatography comprising a sample receiving member, a label holding member, and a chromatography membrane is described. The chromatography membrane has a first detection zone and a second detection zone. The second detection zone is formed by utilizing a blocking material and the second substance. A method for producing above the test strip is also described.

Abstract: An chromatography kit is described, a representative one of which includes: an examination container one end of which has an inlet for receiving a sample, and an chromatography examination strip used by inserting from the inlet into the examination container wherein the examination container comprises a prevention part for preventing from the adherence of the examination strip on the inner wall of the examination container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting an avian influenza virus by an immunological assay using an anti-influenza virus antibody being unreactive to human influenza type-A virus subtypes H1, H2 and H3 and a human influenza type-B virus and being reactive to plural subtypes of avian influenza viruses, and an immunochromatographic test tool for use in the method. According to the present invention, an avian influenza virus can be detected specifically, rapidly and in a simple manner, as distinguishing an avian influenza virus from a human influenza virus.

Abstract: Sample pretreatment solutions for influenza virus tests by immunochromatography are described. Methods detecting influenza virus by immunochromatography using the sample pretreatment solutions and Kits comprising the sample pretreatment solution and an immunochromatographic device are also described.

Abstract: The invention provides an immunochromatographic test device for detecting a test substance in a sample, comprising a chromatographic membrane carrier; a sample developing member; and a labeling substance holding member; wherein a substance being capable of reacting to a human anti-mouse antibody is held in a member disposed at a position which is more upstream on the basis of the sample developing direction than the chromatographic membrane carrier, as well as an a method for detecting a test substance in a sample by using an immunochromatographic test device and a method for manufacturing an immunochromatographic test device.

Abstract: An immunochromatographic test device of the present invention comprises: a sample receiving member for receiving a sample; a label holding member for holding a labeling substance to bind to an analyte contained in the sample; and a chromatographic membrane having a detection zone at which an immobilization substance to bind to the analyte is immobilized, wherein the sample receiving member disposed to cover the label holding member and in contact with the chromatographic membrane, and the chromatographic membrane is spaced apart from the label holding member.

Abstract: A test kit for immunochromatography comprising a test strip and a test tube is described. The test strip comprises a detection zone for detecting an analyte in a sample. The test tube accommodates the test strip. The test tube comprises an indicator at a position corresponding to the detection zone of the test strip which is inserted into the test tube.

Abstract: An assay method for virus respiratory infection, is provided with steps of: providing a first immunochromatographic test device for assaying a first virus respiratory infection, and a second immunochromatographic test device for assaying a second virus respiratory infection different from the first virus respiratory infection; preparing an assay sample by treating a biological sample with a sample treatment liquid; assaying a part of the assay sample by using the first test device; and assaying a part of the assay sample by using the second test device when the assay result with the first test device is negative.

Abstract: An chromatography kit is described, a representative one of which includes: an examination container one end of which has an inlet for receiving a sample, and an chromatography examination strip used by inserting from the inlet into the examination container wherein the examination container comprises a prevention part for preventing from the adherence of the examination strip on the inner wall of the examination container.

Abstract: The present invention is to present a test strip package that has less potential for accommodating a test strip and a desiccant agent at a location different from their proper location originally determined. The test strip package comprising: a test strip for detecting an analyte contained in a sample; a desiccant agent; and a container comprising a first room for housing the test strip, a second room for housing the desiccant agent and a cover for sealing the first and second rooms, the second room being communicated with the first room.

Abstract: An immunochromatographic test device of the present invention comprises: a sample receiving member for receiving a sample; a label holding member for holding a labeling substance to bind to an analyte contained in the sample; and a chromatographic membrane having a detection zone at which an immobilization substance to bind to the analyte is immobilized, wherein the sample receiving member disposed to cover the label holding member and in contact with the chromatographic membrane, and the chromatographic membrane is spaced apart from the label holding member.

Abstract: A test kit for immunochromatography comprising a test strip and a test tube is described. The test strip comprises a detection zone for detecting an analyte in a sample. The test tube accommodates the test strip. The test tube comprises an indicator at a position corresponding to the detection zone of the test strip which is inserted into the test tube.

Abstract: A test strip for immunochromatography comprising a sample receiving member, a label holding member, and a chromatography membrane is described. The chromatography membrane has a first detection zone and a second detection zone. The second detection zone is formed by utilizing a blocking material and the second substance. A method for producing above the test strip is also described.

Abstract: Sample pretreatment solutions for influenza virus tests by immunochromatography are described.

Abstract: A pretreatment method for enhancing relativity and reaction specificity prior to the detection or determination of an ingredient, especially a microorganism ingredient, contained in a biosample; and a pretreating fluid therefor or a reagent for determination containing the pretreating fluid. The pretreating fluid(or reactive fluid), which is for the determination of an ingredient contained in a sample to be tested, comprises at least an organic acid or a salt thereof. If preferably comprises: at least one member selected among surfactants and substances capable of reduction; and an organic acid or salt thereof. Treatments with the pretreating fluid were found to eliminate problems and the invention has thus been completed.