Product Description
ULTRA Malaria P.F/P.V Ag
Ultra Malaria P.f/Pv is an immunochromatographic assay for the differential detection between Plasmodium falciparum Histidine-Rich Protein II (HRP II) and pLDH (plasmodium lactate dehydrogenase) specific to Plasmodium vivax in human whole blood.This test is intended for professional use,only for an initial screening and reactive specimen should be confirmed by a supplemental assay such as microscopic examination of thin blood smear.
| Title | Detail |
| Format | Immunochromatographic Assay |
| Sample Type | Whole blood |
| Sample Volume | 3l |
| Detects | Histidine-Rich Protein-II from (Plasmodium falciparum)& lactate dehydrogenase from (Plasmodium vivax) |
| Immobilized Material | Monoclonal anti- P.falciparum HRP- 2 & Monoclonal anti- P.vivax pLDH |
| Storage Temperature | 2-40C/36-104F |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Performance | Sensitivity:-100%, Specificity:-100% |
Technical Details 
How the SD BIOSENSOR ULTRA Malaria Test WorksThis test employs a rapid immunochromatographic lateral flow assay to qualitatively detect malaria antigens from Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax. When a blood, serum, or plasma sample is applied with buffer to the plastic cassette, target antigens react, and colored lines appear indicating positive or negative results. A control line verifies that the test functioned correctly, ensuring dependable results in just 15 minutes.
Easy and Versatile Sample CollectionThe kit is engineered for convenience and adapts to various sample types-whole blood, serum, or plasma. Its manual, instrument-free process is ideal for diverse healthcare settings, including clinics, hospitals, and field environments. Results are visually interpreted, eliminating the need for additional devices. Its standard single-use cassettes are portable and lightweight, making malaria diagnosis quick and straightforward.
Key Advantages for Rapid Malaria DiagnosisSD BIOSENSOR ULTRA Malaria Test offers high sensitivity, ensuring reliable detection even in low-parasitemia cases. Its user-friendly, disposable format minimizes contamination risk and supports effective infection control. By providing rapid, accurate results, it aids prompt patient management and wider malaria control efforts in India and beyond, streamlining the diagnostic workflow wherever it is used.
FAQ's of SD BIOSENSOR ULTRA Malaria P.F/P.V Ag:
Q: How is the SD BIOSENSOR ULTRA Malaria P.F/P.V Ag test performed?
A: The test is performed by applying a sample of whole blood, serum, or plasma to the cassette, adding buffer, and waiting for 15 minutes. Colored lines will visually indicate the presence or absence of malaria antigens, with an internal control line to verify the test's validity.
Q: What are the benefits of using this rapid malaria test?
A: Benefits include high sensitivity for both Plasmodium falciparum and vivax, simple manual operation, no need for instruments, fast 15-minute results, disposable and portable design, and suitability for varied healthcare settings, especially in resource-limited areas.
Q: When should this malaria test be used?
A: This test is intended for use whenever malaria infection due to P. falciparum or P. vivax is suspected, especially for quick, on-the-spot diagnosis in clinics, field operations, hospitals, or endemic areas.
Q: Where can the SD BIOSENSOR ULTRA Malaria test be used?
A: It is suitable for use in medical laboratories, hospitals, health camps, remote clinics, and other settings where in vitro diagnostic tools are required. Its portability allows effective use even in field conditions.
Q: What is the process for interpreting test results?
A: After adding the sample and buffer, results are visually interpreted after 15 minutes. Presence of a colored test line indicates malaria antigen detection, while the control line ensures the procedure was properly conducted.
Q: How should the SD BIOSENSOR ULTRA Malaria test be stored?
A: The test cassettes and other kit components should be stored at temperatures between 2-30C. The kit remains stable for 24 months from the date of manufacture if kept unopened in its original packaging.
Q: What is included in the kit for performing each test?
A: Each kit contains single-use plastic cassettes, a dropper for sample application, buffer solution, and a package insert with full instructions for use.