FirstVue Malaria Pf-Pv 3 line test kit for the rapid detection of circulating Plasmodium falciparum (P.f.) antigen and an antigen that is common to all four species of malaria, Plasmodium falciparum (P.f.), Plasmodium vivax (P.v.), Plasmodium ovale (P.o.) and Plasmodium malariae (P.m.) in whole blood. The test uses two antibodies that have been immobilized across the test strip. One antibody is specific for the histidine-rich protein II antigen of P. falciparum (P.f. HRPII). The other antibody is specific for an antigen that is common to P.f., P.v., P.m. and P.o. in human blood as an aid in the diagnosis of Malaria infection.

Malaria is spread by the bites of infected mosquitoes and can be fatal. All 4 species are transmitted through the bite of an infected female Anopheles species mosquito. Malaria also can be transmitted via a blood transfusion or congenitally between mother and fetus, although these forms of infection are rare. At risk for contraction of malaria are nonimmune persons living in or traveling to areas of Central and South America, Hispaniola, sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania. Of these areas, sub-Saharan Africa has the highest occurrence of P falciparum transmission to travelers from the US. Malaria-carrying Anopheles species mosquitoes tend to bite only between dusk and dawn.

Features & Benefits

• Easy To Use Testing Proceedure
• Two Simple Steps - Add Sample & Reagent Developer
• Laboratory Accurate Colloidal Gold Technology
• Easy-to-read Color Band Signal with Built-in Test Control
• Confidential Results in 10 Minutes
• High Sensitivity & Specificity
• No Additional Instrumentation Required
• For In Vitro Use Only