Product Overview

The Malaria P.f./P.v. Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood) is a membrane-based immunochromatographic assay for qualitative detection of Plasmodium falciparum (P.f.) and Plasmodium vivax (P.v.) antigens in human whole blood.

Disease Background

Malaria is a life-threatening infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites that invade human red blood cells. Among the Plasmodium species causing human malaria, Plasmodium falciparum (P.f.) and Plasmodium vivax (P.v.) are two major pathogenic types: P.f. is often associated with more severe disease outcomes, while P.v. is known for its ability to cause relapsing infections due to its dormant liver stages. More than half of the global population lives in malaria-endemic areas, over 1 million deaths annually, with infants and young children being the most vulnerable groups.

Ordering Information

Product Name	Catalog No.	Specimen	Format	Certification
Malaria P.f./P.v. Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood)	MAL-4022a	Whole Blood	Cassette	CE

Product Advantages

High Sensitivity & Specificity: Sensitivity >98% for P.f. and 98% for P.v.; specificity >99.9%.

Rapid Results: Qualitative detection within 15 minutes.

User-Friendly: No complex equipment required, suitable for field use.

Low Detection Limit: 50 parasites/μl for P.f., 200 parasites/μl for P.v.

Operation Steps

FAQ

Q: What specimens can be used with this test?

A: Only whole blood is valid. Other specimens (e.g., serum, plasma) are not supported and will yield inaccurate results.

Q: Can the test be used for quantitative analysis?

A: No. This is a qualitative test-It only confirms the presence/absence of P.f./P.v. antigens, not the quantitative antigen level or parasite count.

Q: What if the test result is negative but clinical symptoms (e.g., fever, chills) persist?

A: A negative result does not rule out malaria infection (e.g., low parasite load below detection limits in early infection). Consult a physician for additional testing (e.g., microscopic analysis) and clinical evaluation.

Q: What factors can affect test results?

A: Key factors to avoid:
Expired test devices.
Improper storage (freezing, high humidity/temperature).
Insufficient blood/buffer volume.
Reading results after 20 minutes.
Unclean puncture sites (risk of contamination).