K-MALARIA P.F/PAN COMBO TEST
What Is It?
The K-Malaria P.f/Pan Combo Test is a rapid, qualitative test for detection of histidine-rich protein II antigen (HRP-2) of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium lactate dehydrogenase (pLDH) of all four malarial species, P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae and P. ovale, in whole blood of suspected malarial infective cases. The test kit is intended to detect malarial infection for professional in-vitro diagnostic use only.
With malaria RDTs, the dye-labelled antibody first binds to a parasite antigen, and the resultant complex is captured on the strip by a band of bound antibody, forming a visible line (T-test line) in the results window. A control line (C-control line) gives information on the integrity of the antibody-dye conjugate, but does not confirm the ability to detect parasite antigen.
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K-MALARIA P.F/PAN COMBO TEST
What’s Inside
Individually foil-pouched test cassettes with a desiccant (25 packs)
Assay buffer (1 bottle)
Instructions for use
K-MALARIA P.F/PAN COMBO TEST
How Does It Work?
Inside the cassette is a strip made of filter paper and nitrocellulose. Typically, a drop of blood is added to the RDT through one hole (‘A’ sample well), and then a number of drops of buffer usually through another hole (‘B’ buffer well). Buffer carries the blood along the length of the RDT.
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How To Interpret The Results Of The K-Malaria P.F/Pan Combo Test
The positive or negative result detected from the specimens needs to be taken into consideration together with patient history and clinical symptoms related to malarial infection.
Negative result
P. falciparum infection.
P. falciparum infection.
P. vivax, P. malariae or P. ovale infection
K-MALARIA P.F/PAN COMBO TEST
Caution
Collecting blood
Whole blood collected by fingerstick or by venipuncture can be used with the K-Malaria P.f/Pan Combo Test. Collect whole blood using EDTA anti-coagulant.
Specimen Storage
Whole blood collected by fingerstick should be tested immediately. If whole blood collected by venipuncture using anti-coagulant is not immediately tested, the specimen should be stored at 2-8 °C up to three days, or at -20°C for several months.
Frozen Samples
The specimens should be brought to room temperature prior to use. Frozen samples need to be thawed and mixed well before testing. Do not freeze-thaw samples for more than three cycles.