MALARIA HRP-2/pan pLDH TEST,wb,1t(Parascr.P.f/Pan 503030025)
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MALARIA HRP-2/pan pLDH TEST, wb,1test (Parascreen)
CAUTION
This test is worded and codified by unit to make the order easier, but it is always packaged in kit of 25 tests.
Definition
Immunochromatographic rapid test for the qualitative detection of Pf HRP-II (P. falciparum specific "Histidine Rich Protein-II") and Pan pLDH (Plasmodium lactate dehydrogenase of P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae and P. ovale).
Used for the diagnosis of malaria caused by P. falciparum and, differentially but without distinction between these three species: P. vivax, P. malariae or P. ovale.
Specifications
Components
- 25 pouch sealed test with dessicant and specimen transfer device
- 1 Assay buffer bottle (total volume 4.0mL)
- 25 alcohol swabs
- 25 sterile lancets
- Instructions for use
- Bench aid
Technical specifications
- Rapid test (± 20 minutes) in 2 steps (application blood and application of buffer solution)
- Sample type: whole blood (capillary or venous)
- Sample volume: 5 µl
- Test performance according to "WHO Product Testing of Malaria RDTs, 2018":
- Detection rate (200 parasites/µl, wild-type samples): P.f 91.0 % and P.v 94,3%
- Total false positive rate: 0,5 %
Packaging & Labelling
Kit of 25 tests.
Instructions for use
Can be carried out on whole blood by capillary or venous blood collected in EDTA or heparinized tube.
This test does not provide information about total parasitemia.
The tests detects infection with P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae and P. ovale on one reaction line and P. falciparum only on a second reaction line.
Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.
https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx
For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.
Precautions for Use
All biological samples must be considered as potentially infectious and handled with the usual precautions (compulsary wearing of gloves, hand washing, etc.).
Storage
- Store between 4 - 40°C
- Shelf-life: 24 months
Waste management
Incinerate the tests and the used materials.
MSF requirements
Different tests for malaria testing are proposed in this catalogue. To decide which one to choose, please refer to your laboratory or/and malaria advisor.
Malaria tests of different brands are not interchangeable because the testing procedures are different. Before start using a new test brand read the testing procedure carefully.
High detection rate. No need for additional equipment.
Note
Due to current difficulties to procure quality-assured sources of pan pLDH tests, only HRP2 based tests or combo tests are available even for hyper- and holo-endemic areas with intense seasonal transmission. Please refer to your laboratory or/and malaria advisor to define the best option in your case.