Testsealabs Malaria Ag Pan Test
Short Description:
The Malaria Ag Pan Test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of plasmodium lactate dehydrogenase (pLDH) in whole blood to aid in the diagnosis of malaria (Pan).
 Rapid Results: Lab-Accurate in Minutes |
Lab-Grade Precision: Reliable & Trustworthy |
| Test Anywhere: No Lab Visit Required |
Certified Quality: 13485, CE, Mdsap Compliant |
| Simple & Streamlined: Easy-to-Use, Zero Hassle |
Ultimate Convenience: Test Comfortably at Home |
Malaria Ag Pan Test
Product Description
The Malaria Ag Pan Test is an advanced, rapid chromatographic immunoassay designed for the qualitative detection of Plasmodium-specific antigens in human whole blood. This test simultaneously identifies pan-malarial antigens (common to all Plasmodium species) and Plasmodium falciparum-specific antigens (HRP-II), enabling differential diagnosis of malaria species. It serves as a critical frontline tool for confirming acute malaria infection, guiding timely clinical management, and supporting epidemiological surveillance in endemic regions.
Key Features & Specifications:
- Target Analytes:
- Pan-malarial Antigen (pLDH): Detects Plasmodium vivax, ovale, malariae, and knowlesi.
- Plasmodium falciparum-Specific Antigen (HRP-II): Confirms falciparum infections.
- Sample Compatibility:
- Whole blood (venous or fingerstick), with optimized performance for fresh, unprocessed samples.
- Methodology:
- Utilizes dual-antibody sandwich immunoassay technology with colloidal gold nanoparticles for visual signal amplification.
- Results are interpreted via distinct test lines (T1 for pan-malarial, T2 for P. falciparum) and a control line (C) for procedural validity.
- Performance Metrics:
- Sensitivity: >99% for P. falciparum; >95% for non-falciparum species at parasitemia levels ≥100 parasites/μL.
- Specificity: >98% cross-reactivity exclusion against other febrile illnesses (e.g., dengue, typhoid).
- Time-to-Result: 15 minutes at room temperature (15–30°C).
- Clinical Utility:
- Aids in differential diagnosis of falciparum vs. non-falciparum malaria.
- Supports early intervention in acute symptomatic patients (>95% accuracy within 7 days of symptom onset).
- Complements microscopy/PCR in resource-limited settings.
- Regulatory & Quality:
- CE-marked and WHO-prequalified.
- Stable at 4–30°C (24 months shelf life).
