General information
Rapid test for detecting the HRP-II protein specifically secreted by Plasmodium falciparum.
Based on an immunochromatographic technique.
Used for plasmodium falciparum malaria diagnosis.
Specifications
Components:
25 capillary tubes
25 individually packed tests
1 reagent bottle: clearing buffer with dropper-bottle
25 alcohol drenched tampons
Specifications:
Rapid test (15 min.) in 2 steps (application of 5 µl blood and 300 µl reactive or 6 drops)
Sensitivity: 95.5%
Specificity: 96%
Performance in capillary and venous blood (collected in EDTA tube)
Storage:
At room temperature: + 4°C – +30°C
Shelf life:
25 tests ® 19 months
5 tests ® 17 months
No usage beyond expiry date
Packaging:
Kit of 25 or 5 tests
Features:
The gold standard method must remain the thick drop and the smear Giemsa stained.