【SUMMARY】
Malaria is caused by a protozoan which invades human red blood cells. Malaria
is one of the world’s most prevalent diseases. According to the WHO, the
worldwide prevalence of the disease is estimated to be 300-500 million cases
and over 1 million deaths each year. Most of these victims are infants, young
children. Over half of the world’s population lives in malarious areas.
Microscopic analysis of appropriately stained thick and thin blood smears has
been the standard diagnostic technique for identifying malaria infections for
more than a century. The technique is capable of accurate and reliable
diagnosis when performed by skilled microscopists using defined protocols. The
skill of the microscopist and use of proven and defined procedures, frequently
present the greatest obstacles to fully achieving the potential accuracy of
microscopic diagnosis. Although there is a logistical burden associated with
performing a time-intensive, labor-intensive, and equipment-intensive procedure
such as diagnostic microscopy, it is the training required to establish and
sustain competent performance of microscopy that poses the greatest difficulty
in employing this diagnostic technology.
The Malaria P.f./P.v. Rapid Test Cassette(Whole Blood) is a rapid test to
qualitatively detect the presence of P. falciparum - specific HRP-II and P.
vivax (P.v.). The test utilizes colloid gold conjugate to selectively detect
P.f-specific and P. vivax (P.v.)-specific antigensin whole blood.
【DIRECTIONS
FOR USE】
Allow the test, specimen, buffer and/or controls to reach room temperature
(15-30°C) prior to testing.
1. Bring the pouch to room temperature before opening it. Remove the test
cassette from the sealed pouch and use it as soon as possible.
2. Place the cassette on a clean and level surface.
For Whole Blood specimen:
· Use a pipette: To transfer 5 μl of whole blood to the specimen well,
then add 3 drops of buffer (approximately 180 μl).
· Use a disposal specimen dropper: Hold the dropper vertically, draw the
specimen up to the Fill Line as shown in illustration below (approximately 5
μl). Transfer the specimen to the specimen well, then add 3 drops of buffer
(approximately 180 μl), and start the timer.
3. Wait for the colored line(s) to appear. Read results at 10 minutes. Do not
interpret the result after 20 minutes.
