J. Mitra Advantage Malaria Rapid Card - Pack of 50 Tests

J. Mitra Advantage Malaria Rapid Card rapid malaria qualitative immunoassary test kit that detects P. falciparum (HRP-2) and P. vivax (pLDH) malaria antigens in human blood. Its F line detects P. falciparum (HRP-2) and P. vivax (pLDH) from all Plasmodium species.Advantage Malaria Rapid Test Card is a reliable, reader-free diagnostic tool designed to detect Plasmodium falciparum (HRP-2) and Plasmodium vivax (pLDH) antigens in lysed blood samples.

J. Mitra Advantage Malaria Rapid Test Card uses colloidal gold-conjugated monoclonal antibodies and a sandwich immunoassay principle to display purplish-pink bands within 20 minutes. The Malaria Test Card helps differentiate P. falciparum from P. vivax, P. malariae, and P. ovale infections. With 50 tests per pack, this Advantage Malaria Test Kit suits the requirement of hospitals, laboratories, and clinics alike.

Features:

• See-through kit improves the infection-free precision 
• Improved analytical sensitivity
• Shelf life of 30 months at 4-30° C
• Easy to interpret colored bands
• Results within 20 minutes
  

Intended Use: The kit is intended for professional use and as a screening test.

How to Use

1. Collect the sample (venous or fresh finger-prick); however, fresh samples give the best performance, so test immediately after collection.
2. Ensure the sample handling practices are followed. Do not use hemolysed, clotted, lipemic, or microbially contaminated samples.
3. Bring the malaria test kit and the sample to room temperature (20–30°C). Take the card out of the foil pouch, place it on a flat, dry surface, and use it immediately.
4. Do not use it if the desiccant has turned pink.
5. Label the patient's name for record & prepare the buffer. Tap the vial upright, invert the cap, press it onto the nozzle, and give a half-turn to puncture it.
6. Fill the dropper to the mark with 4 µL of venous or finger-prick blood. Press the tip onto the sample pad in well S of the Advantage Malaria Test Card.
7. Add 3 free-falling drops of buffer to well B.
8. Wait for 20 minutes after adding the buffer for lines to appear on the reading window.
9. Do not read the result after 20 minutes.
10. Reading beyond prescribed time may give false results.

How to Read

1. Check the C line first to appear on the reading window. If it's missing, the test is invalid; the test has to be repeated with a fresh Advantage Malaria Test Card.
2. Use below table to interpret the indicative results of reaction
3. Discard the card immediately after use according to biomedical waste disposal protocols.

Storage :

• Do not freeze, and protect it from humidity.
• Store the malaria test kit at 4–30°C in a cool, dry place.
• Do not use if dessicant turns pink

Handling :

• It is used for in vitro diagnostic use only and should be run by healthcare professional only.
• Use a separate dropper for each sample to avoid contamination.
• Do not perform the test if you have open cuts or wounds on your hands.