MERISCREEN MALARIA PF/PAN AG
MeriScreenTM Malaria Pf/PAN Ag test is an in-vitro immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of infection with Plasmodium parasites causing malaria in human whole blood specimens.
Benefits
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No preprocessing of samples required (5 microlitre) .
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Can be easily deployed as point of care testing in remote areas.
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Clear background for easy visualization and interpretation.
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Results in 20 minutes.
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Analytical Sensitivity (Pf): 50 Parasites
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Diagnostic Sensitivity > 95%
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Diagnostic Specificity > 95%
Indication
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Detection of Plasmodium infections
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To differentiate infection by Plasmodium falciparum from the non P. falciparum species
Product Specifications
| Intended Use | One step immunochromatographic assay for qualitative detection of infection with Plasmodium parasites causing malaria |
| Principle | Sandwich Immunoassay |
| Technique | Lateral flow(ICT) |
| Detection | Histidine rich protein 2 specific for Plasmodium falciparum (P-HRP-2) Plasmodium lactate dehydrogenase common to all human Plasmodium species (PAN - pLDH) |
| Capture | Pf Region -Histidine rich protein 2 specific for Plasmodium falciparum (P-HRP-2) PAN Region - Plasmodium lactate dehydrogenase common to all human Plasmodium species (PAN - pLDH) |
| Conjugate | Antibodies specific to P-HRP-2 and PAN - pLDH coupled with colloidal gold |
| Type of Specimen required | Whole Blood |
| Specimen Volume | 5 ml |
| Result interpretation time | 20 minutes |
| Analytical Sensitivity (Pf) | 50 Parasites |
| Diagnostic Sensitivity | > 95% |
| Diagnostic Specificity | > 95% |
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Ordering Information
| Product Code | Material Description | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| RPDMFP-01 | MeriScreen Malaria Pf/PAN Ag | 30 Tests |
Clinical Data
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