Meriscreen Malaria Pf/Pv (HRP2/pLDH) Ag RDT

Description:

One Step test for Malaria Pf/Pv Ag MERISCREEN Malaria Pf/Pv Ag test kit is an in vitro diagnostic immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of infections with Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax parasites causing malaria in human whole blood specimens. It does not assess parasite densities. It assists trained users (in either laboratory or point-of-care

settings):

• in detecting Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax infections

• to differentiate infection between Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein II (PfHRP-II) and Plasmodium vivax Plasmodium lactate dehydrogenase (Pv-pLDH) The assay is intended for trained users and for an initial screening as well as an aid to the diagnosis of malaria infection.

Note: Malaria RDTs can give positive results after successful anti-malarial treatment. Therefore, the One Step test for Malaria Pf/Pv Ag MERISCREEN Malaria Pf/Pv Ag test kit is not recommended for monitoring response to anti-malarial treatment. The assay is to be used in the diagnosis of malaria in symptomatic patients as well as asymptomatic patients i.e., pregnant women and children. Testing is not intended for blood donors.