Plastic Housing for IVD Test Kit

Medical diagnostics: The plastic housing cassettes are essential components of lateral flow rapid test kits used in medical diagnostics. These kits are widely used for point-of-care testing, screening infectious diseases, pregnancy testing, and various health monitoring applications.

Veterinary diagnostics: These cassettes are also used in lateral flow rapid test kits designed for veterinary diagnostics, enabling quick and accurate testing for various diseases in animals.

Food safety testing: The plastic housing cassettes find application in lateral flow rapid test kits used for testing food and beverages for contaminants, allergens, and pathogens. They contribute to ensuring the safety and quality of food products.

ZSupbio’s plastic housing cassettes provide a reliable and convenient solution for housing lateral flow rapid test kits. With their precise design, durability, and compatibility, these cassettes ensure the accuracy and efficiency of testing in various fields such as medical diagnostics, veterinary diagnostics, and food safety testing.


A plastic housing for an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) test kit refers to the outer casing or enclosure that contains the components and materials necessary for conducting a specific diagnostic test. IVD test kits are used to analyze various biological samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, to detect specific diseases, conditions, or biomarkers. The plastic housing plays a crucial role in protecting the test components, ensuring the sterility of the assay, and providing user-friendly features. Here are some key features and uses of plastic housings for IVD test kits:
Material: The plastic housing is typically made from medical-grade plastics, such as polystyrene, polypropylene, or polyethylene. These materials are chosen for their biocompatibility and ease of manufacturing.
Protection: The housing provides a protective barrier for the sensitive components of the test kit, such as reagents, antibodies, or sensors, safeguarding them from contamination and damage.
Sterility: IVD test kits often require a sterile environment to ensure accurate and reliable results. The plastic housing can be designed to maintain sterility, protecting the contents from external contaminants.
Design and Configuration: The housing is designed to accommodate various test formats, including lateral flow assays, ELISA tests, microarrays, and molecular diagnostic tests. The design may include wells, channels, or cavities to hold the sample and reagents.
User-Friendly Features: The plastic housing can incorporate user-friendly features like sample loading ports, result windows, and markings for sample volumes or test interpretation. These features make the test kit more accessible to users.
Sealing and Closures: Some IVD test kits have airtight or leak-proof seals to prevent reagent spillage and maintain the integrity of the test.
Disposable vs. Reusable: Depending on the intended use, the plastic housing can be designed for single-use (disposable) or multiple uses (reusable) while maintaining sterility and functionality.
Customization: Manufacturers can customize the plastic housing to meet the specific requirements of the diagnostic test, including the dimensions, shape, and placement of wells or channels.
Quality Control: The housing may incorporate features for quality control, such as control lines or indicators that validate the proper functioning of the test.
Regulatory Compliance: IVD test kit manufacturers must ensure that the plastic housing complies with relevant regulatory requirements, such as those outlined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the European In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR).
Packaging: The plastic housing is often integrated into the overall packaging of the test kit, which may include instructions for use, desiccants for moisture control, and labeling for tracking and identification.
Plastic housings for IVD test kits are critical components in the diagnostic process, as they directly impact the accuracy, reliability, and ease of use of the test. The choice of materials, design, and features in the housing is tailored to the specific diagnostic test's requirements and the end-users' needs, whether they are healthcare professionals or individuals performing self-tests.