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Malaria pf/pan Rapid Test kits/medical/laboratory/health diagnosis
Malaria pf/pan Rapid Test kits/medical/laboratory/health diagnosis
Place of Origin:
China
Brand:
Zhuhai Encode Medical Engineering Co.,Ltd
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IMA-432
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    INTENDED USE

    The Malaria Pf/Pan Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood) is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of circulating antigens of Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, Plasmodium malariae in whole blood.

    INTRODUCTION

    Malaria is caused by a protozoan which invades human red blood cells.1 World Health Organization estimates that 3.3 billion were at risks of acquiring malaria in 2006, with 247 million of these developing clinical malaria (86% in Africa),  and nearly 1 million (mostly African children) dying from the disease. 2 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.3 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 Pf/Pan 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), P. vivax (P.v), P. ovale (P.o) and P. malariae (P.m). The test utilizes colloid gold conjugate to selectively detect P.f-specific and Pan-malarial antigens (P.f, P.v, P.o and P.m) in whole blood. 

    KIT COMPONENTS

    The test device contains monoclonal anti-HRP-II antibodies and anti-Lactate Dehydrogenase antibodies coated on the membrane.

    1.Test devices

    2.Disposable specimen droppers

    3.Buffer

    4.Package insert

    PROCEDURE

    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:

    a.To use a Pipette: Transfer 10 mL of whole blood to Well-1 (W1) of the test device, then add 3 full drops of buffer to Well-2 (W2), and start the timer. (See illustration 1. below). Avoid trapping air bubbles in W1. At the end of 5 minutes, add 1 full drop of buffer to the W1 (See illustration 3. below).

    b.To use a Disposable Specimen Dropper: Hold the dropper vertically; draw the specimen up to the Fill Line as shown in illustration 1. below. Transfer the specimen to W1 of the test device, then add 3 full drops of buffer to W2 and start the timer. Avoid trapping air bubbles in W1. At the end of 5 minutes, add 1 full drop of buffer to W1 (See illustration 3.below).

    3.   Wait for the colored line(s) to appear. The result should be read at 15 minutes.  Do not

    interpret the result after 20 minutes.

    2.jpg

    INTERPRETATION OF ASSAY RESULT

    (Please refer to the illustration above)

    POSITIVE:* Two or Three  distinct colored lines appear. 

    P. falciparum or mixed malaria infection:one line appears in the control region, one line appears in Pan line region and one line appears in P.f line region.

    P. falciparum infection: one line appears in the control region, and one line appears in P.f line region.

    Non-falciparum Plasmodium species infection:one line appears in the control region and one line appears in Pan line region.

    *NOTE: The color intensity of P.f or Pan test lines may vary depending on the concentration of antigens, viz., HRP-II or Lactate Dehydrogenase present in the specimen.  

    NEGATIVE: Only one colored line appears in the control region.

    INVALID: Control line fails to appear. Insufficient specimen volume or incorrect procedural techniques are the most likely reasons for control line failure. Review the procedure and repeat the test with a new test device. If the problem persists, discontinue using the test kit immediately and contact your local distributor. 

    PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

    Sensitivity  

    The Malaria Pf/ Pan Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood) has been tested with thin or thick microscopy on clinical samples. The results show that the sensitivity of the Malaria P.f/ Pan Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood) is >99.9% relative to microscopy.

    For Pan:

    Relative Sensitivity: >99.9% (103/103) (96.5%~100.0%)*            

    For P.f:

    Relative Sensitivity: >99.9% (53/53) (93.3%~100.0%)*                

    Specificity  

    The Malaria Pf/ Pan Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood) uses highly specific antibodies for Malaria Pf/ Pan antigens in whole blood. The results show that the specificity of the Malaria Pf/ Pan Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood) is over 99.0% relative to microscopy.

    Relative Specificity: 99.1% (213/215)(96.7%~99.9%)*

    Accuracy: 99.4% (359/361)(98.0%~99.9%)*

    * 95% Confidence Interval

    Method

    Microscopy

    Total Results

    Malaria P.f/ Pan. 

    Rapid Test Device

    Results

    Positive

    Negative

    P. v

    P. f

    Positive

    Pan

    103

    0

    0

    103

    P.f

    0

    43

    2

    45

    Negative

    0

    0

    213

    213

    Total Results

    146

    215

    361

    Note: The comparison for Pan line has been only done with blood specimens positive with Plasmodium vivax specimen. The claims for Pan lines are based on scientific findings that Pan-malarial Lactate Dehydrogenase is found in other malarial parasites including Plasmodium ovale and Plasmodium malariae.

    Precision  

    Intra Assay

    The run precision has been determined by using 10 replicates of specimens containing negative, low and high positive samples. The negative and positive values were correctly identified >99% of the time.

    Inter Assay

    Between run precision has been determined by using the same specimens of negative, low positive and high positive of 10 independent assays and with three different lots of the Malaria Pf/pan Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood). The negative and positive values were correctly identified >99% of the time.

     

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    Zhuhai Encode Medical Engineering Co.,Ltd (herinafter referred to as Encode) was established in 1994, as one of the earliest
    and largest manufacturers of in-vitro diagnostic field in China. Encode specializes in R&D, production and distribution of in-vitro diagnostic products. As a hi-tech and innovative enterprise, we have researched and developed series of microbiological diagnostic productds and immunology diagnostic rapid tests, which are used for diagnosis of infection disease, cardiac markers, tumor markers, fertility test, durgs of abuse and sexual transmitted disease.

    Encode occupies a land of 15,000 m2 in Zhuhai. There are 2,000 GMP standard clean workshops of microbiology diagnostic products, colloidal gold diagnostic products and molecular with automatic manufacturing lines and passed the quality management system evaluation by SFDA and GDFDA.

    Encode has established extensive cooperation with research centers in universtities, such as Lanzhou University, South China University of Technology, Jinan University and Shanghai Plumonary Hospital, etc. Whith strong R&D and technological innovation capability. Encode ranks leading level in terms of IVD industries field in China. We have also obtained ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2001, CE and have been granted the title of national hi-tech enterprise.

    Today, we provide medical products and health care solution to clients not only in China, but also worldwide, such as Europe, Africa, Middle East, South East, Asia etc.

    With the experience and dedication of the scientific staffs, Zhuhai Encode Medical Engineering Co.,Ltd will continue our endeavor to provide professional in-vitro diagnostic products and health care solutions to the worldwide and make our contributions to the career of human health.
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