I came across a few sites that claim to sell HGH Test Strips. I am very skeptical as to the legitimacy of such a product a such claims. However, as there are many people here who know more about this stuff than I do, I was wondering if anyone had any additional info, comments, or ideas regarding this product and the claims about it.
Here is a cut and paste of the info that is posted on one site (I didn't include the link as the site sells AAS as well. Also, there are clearly many typos which I left as is.):
Origin China
Product Description
hgh test strips
with this test strips, you can test hgh products easily!
Product Feature
accurate
Product Specification/Models
quality confirmed
Application
test hgh
Payment
t/t
Origin
China
Samples
Free
Type: Visual Acuity Examination Apparatus Place of Origin: Anhui China (Mainland)
Specifications
Our product can identify all the hgh products:hgh raw material, finished hgh products.
OneStep HGH test strip for the rapid determination of human growth hormone (HGH). The test strip is used to obtain a visual qualitative result.
OneStep HGH Test is a qualitative, sandwich dye conjugate immunoassay for the determination of human HGH,The method employs a unique combination of monoclonal a antibodies to selectively identify HGH in test samples with a high degree of sensitivity. In less than 5 minutes, levels of hgh must abtain 0.1mg/mL can be detected.
PRINCIPLE
As the test sample diffuses through the absorbent test strip, the labeled antibody-dye conjugate binds to the HGH in the specimen forming an antibody-antigen complex. This complex binds to the anti HGH antibody in the positive reaction zone and produces a pink-rose color band when hCG concentration is greater than 0.1mg/ml. In the absence of HGH , there is no line in the positive reaction zone. The reaction mixture continues flowing through the absorbent device past the positive reaction zone and negative zone. Unbound conjugate binds to the reagents in the negative control zone, producing a pink-rose color band, demonstrating that the reagents and test strip are functioning correctly.
REAGENTS
OneStep HGH Test Strip: Test strip contains monoclonal antibody coated membrane and a pad contains mouse monoclonal IgG (antibody) dye conjugate in protein matrix with 0.1% sodium azide.
MATERIALS SUPPLIED
Test strip: The test strip contains polyclonal anti Hgh coated membrane and a pad contains the monoclonal antibody (anti-HGH) dye conjugate in protein matrix with a 0.1% sodium azide.
STORAGE AND STABILITY
OneStep test strip can be stored at room temperature (below 25°C) and stable until expiration date on the label. Do not store the test strip at hot room temperature (30 - 45°C) for a long period of time.
PRECAUTIONS
1. For In Vitro diagnostic use only.
2. Warning: the reagents in this kit contain sodium azide which may react with lead or copper plumbing to form potentially explosive metal azides. When disposing of such reagents, always flush with large volumes of water to prevent azide build-up.
ASSAY PROCEDURE
1.dissolve the sample in 1ml water when the sample is dry powder ,and the liquid is not need
2. Remove the test strip from its foil wrapper by tearing along the "splice".
2. Place the test strip into the tube or container containing the soluble sample(The liquid level should not be higher than the "max level" indicated on the strip.). The strip must be placed in the tube or container so that the words "dip" and "read" are in an upright position.
4. Read results after 5 minutes.
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
1.In 5 minutes, a color band will appear closest to the top indicating that the test is complete.(single color band).
2. The closest band to the bottom shows the test results. If there is any color band close to the bottom (two color bands), the HGH is existed and not less than 0.1mg/ml. If there is no color band, or single colorband to the top,the HGH is not existed or less than 0.1mg/ml.
QUALITY CONTROL Each test strip has its own built-in quality control indicator. If after performing the test and no line is visible on test strip, you may have placed the strip into the tube or container incorrectly or the test strip may have deteriorated. Repeat the assay using a new strip.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Specificity of the OneStep Strip was determined from cross reaction studies with known amounts of Luteinizing Hormone (hLH), Follicle Stimulating Hormone (hFSH), and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (hTSH), 500 mlU/ml hLH, 1000 mIU/ml hFSH and 1000 mlU/ml hTSH. All gave negative results.
Although the test claims to be qualitative, because there is a minimum concentration needed to give a positive result one can use various dilutions to determine the approximate concentration of their product.