The Malaria P.f./P.v. Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood) is a rapid chromatographic
immunoassay for the qualitative detection of two kinds of circulating Plasmodium falciparum
(P.f.)and Plasmodium vivax(P.v.) in whole blood.
The Malaria P.f./P.v. Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood) is a rapid test to qualitatively detect
the presence of the P. falciparum - specific HRP-II antigens and/or Pan-malarial Lactate
Dehydrogenase antigens found in P. falciparum (P.f), and P. vivax (P.v.). The test utilizes
colloid gold conjugate to selectively detect P.f-specific and P. vivax (P.v.)-specific antigens
in whole blood.
Allow the test device, specimen, buffer, and/or controls to equilibrate to room temperature (15-30°C) prior to testing.
1.Remove the test device from the foil pouch and use it as soon as possible. Best results will be obtained if the assay is performed within one hour.
2.Place the test device on a clean and level surface. Transfer the specimen by a pipette or a dropper:
To use a Pipette: Transfer 5 L of whole blood to specimen well of the test device, and then add 3 drops of buffer (approximately 180ul), and start the timer.
To use a Disposable Specimen Dropper: Hold the dropper vertically; draw the specimen up to the Fill Line (approximately 5ul). Transfer the specimen to the specimen well, then add 4drops of buffer (approximately 180ul) and start the timer.
Wait for the colored line(s) to appear. The result should be read at 10 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 20 minutes.