Malaria

4 rapid antigen tests for early detection and differentiation of Malaria infections:

Malaria Pf Rapid Device (whole blood): a rapid, qualitative, two site sandwich immunoassay for the determination of P. falciparum (Pf) specific histidine rich protein–2 (Pf HRP-2) in whole blood.

Malaria Pv/Pf Rapid Device (whole blood): a rapid, qualitative, two site sandwich immunoassay for the detection of Pf HRP-2 and P. vivax (Pv) specific parasite lactate dehydrogenase (pLDH). Also for use for specific detection and differentiation of P. falciparum and P. vivax malaria in areas with high rates of mixed infections.

Malaria Pan/Pf Rapid Device (whole blood): a rapid, qualitative, two site sandwich immunoassay, for the detection of Pf HRP-2 and pan specific pLDH. The test may also be used for differentiation of P. falciparum and other malarial species and for the follow up of anti-malarial therapy.

Malaria Pan/Pv/Pf Rapid Device (whole blood): A rapid, qualitative, two site sandwich immunoassay for the detection of Pf HRP-2, Pv specific pLDH and pan malaria specific pLDH. The test can be used for the specific detection of P. falciparum and P.vivax malaria, differentiation of other malarial species and for the follow up of anti malarial therapy.

Syphilis rapid device (serum/plasma): a rapid, one step test for the diagnosis of Syphilis via the detection of IgG and IgM antibodies to Treponema pallidum (Tp) qualitatively in serum or plasma. The test device contains Syphilis antigen coated particles and Syphilis antigen coated on the membrane.

Syphilis rapid device (serum/plasma/whole blood): a rapid test for the diagnosis of Syphilis via the detection of IgG and IgM antibodies to Tp in serum, plasma or whole blood. The Syphilis rapid device utilises a double antigen combination of a Syphilis antigen coated particle and Syphilis antigen immobilised on membrane to detect treponemal IgG and IgM antibodies  qualitatively and selectively.

HCV rapid device (serum/plasma): a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of antibody to Hepatitis C Virus in serum or plasma. The test utilises a combination of protein A coated particles and recombinant HCV proteins to selectively detect antibody to HCV. The recombinant HCV proteins used in the device are encoded by the genes for both structural (nucleocapsid) and non-structural proteins.

HIV 1 & 2 rapid device (serum/plasma): a rapid chromatographic immunoassay with a double antigen system for the qualitative detection of antibodies to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) type-1 and/or type-2 in serum or plasma. The test utilises gold conjugate and multiple recombinant HIV proteins, to selectively detect antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2.

HBsAg rapid device (serum/plasma): a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen in serum or plasma. The test utilises a combination of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies to selectively detect elevated levels of HBsAg.

Rotavirus (faeces): is the more frequent cause of acute diarrhea in children under two years of age. The test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Rotavirus antigens in human faeces specimens to aid in the diagnosis of Rotavirus infection.

Rotavirus/Adenovirus (faeces): a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Rotavirus and Adenovirus antigens in human faeces specimens to aid in the diagnosis of Rotavirus and Adenovirus infection.

H. pylori (faeces): The importance of Helicobacter pylori testing has increased greatly since the strong correlation between the presence of bacteria and confirmed gastrointestinal diseases (stomach and duodenum) like gastritis, peptic ulcer disease and gastric carcinoma has been established. The test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of H. pylori antigens in human faeces specimens to aid in the diagnosis of H. pylori infection.

H. pylori (serum/whole blood): The importance of Helicobacter pylori testing has increased greatly since the strong correlation between the presence of bacteria and confirmed gastrointestinal diseases (stomach and duodenum) like gastritis, peptic ulcer disease and gastric carcinoma has been established. The test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of H. pylori antibody in human serum/whole blood specimens to aid in the diagnosis of H. pylori infection.

TB Rapid Device (Serum/Plasma/Whole blood): The one step anti-TB (mycobacterium tuberculosis) test is a rapid, serological, immunochromatographic assay for the detection of antibodies to mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) antigen in human whole blood, serum or plasma. The test utilises uses a double antigen “sandwich principle” for the detection of Tuberculosis antibody in human serum. Two recombinant Tuberculosis antigens (TB Ag 1 and 2) are mixed and immobilized on the test band region, and an antibody to Tuberculosis on the control band region of nitrocellulose membrane. Another Tuberculosis antigen (TB Ag 3), is conjugated with colloidal gold particles. The specimen reacts with the coloured conjugate and if it contains TB antibody, the recombinant antigen immobilized on the membrane will capture the antibody-antigen-colloidal gold complex and form a coloured test band on the membrane.

hCG Rapid Strips in tube: a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) in urine and/or serum, to aid in the early detection of pregnancy. The test utilises a combination of antibodies including monoclonal hCG antibody to selectively detect elevated levels of hCG in urine, at the sensitivity of 25 mIU/mL.

Cardiac Markers

Troponin (Serum/Plasma/Whole Blood): The one step Troponin I test is an immunochromatographic test based one step in vitro test. It is designed for qualitative determination of cardiac troponin I (cTnl) in human whole blood, serum or plasma. The test utilises a gold anti-cTnI conjugate which reacts with anti-cTnI antibody that is coated on the test region.

Tumour Markers

PSA (Serum/Plasma/Whole Blood): The one step PSA test is a rapid immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in human serum, plasma and whole blood. The test utilises a coloured conjugate (antibody-colloidal gold conjugate); with the assay is designed to detect PSA at the cut off level of 4ng/mL.

AFP (Serum/Plasma/Whole Blood): The one step AFP test is a rapid immunochromatographic assay for the semi-quantitative detection of α- fetoprotein (AFP) in human serum, plasma and whole blood. The test utilises an AFP monoclonal antibody with a coloured conjugate (antibody-colloidal gold conjugate.

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