The Malaria antigen test kit (Immunochromatography) is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of circulating plasmodium falciparum (P.f.) and Pan-malaria antigens (P.f., P.v., P.o. and P.m.) in whole blood.
[MATERIALS PROVIDED]
Test device
Buffer
Dropper
Lancets (for fingerstick whole blood only)
Sterilizing tablet (for fingerstick whole blood only)
Instructions for use
[TEST PROCEDURE]
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 Device from the sealed pouch and use it as soon as possible.
2. Place the Device on a clean and level surface.
●Use a pipette: To transfer 5μL of whole blood to the specimen well (S), then add 3 drops of buffer to the buffer well (B) and start the time.
●Use a disposal specimen dropper: Hold the dropper vertically; draw the specimen up to the upper end of the nozzle as shown in the illustration below (approximately 5μL). Transfer the specimen to the specimen well (S), then add 3 drops of buffer to the buffer well (B) 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.