How accurate is the malaria test kit?
The overall sensitivity was lower than 95%, the minimal level recommended by the WHO. However, most false negative results occurred at the lowest parasite density. Over 400 parasites/μl the sensitivity was higher than 95% and approached 100% over 4,000 parasites/μl.
How does malaria test kit work?
With malaria RDTs, the dye-labelled antibody first binds to a parasite antigen, and the resultant complex is captured on the strip by a band of bound antibody, forming a visible line (T – test line) in the results window.
Can you self test for malaria?
Rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) for malaria can be performed reliably by community health workers with no formal medical background and thus, RDTs could also be provided to travellers for self-diagnosis during visits to endemic regions
How do I know if I have malaria?
Malaria parasites can be identified by examining under the microscope a drop of the patient’s blood, spread out as a “blood smear” on a microscope slide. Prior to examination, the specimen is stained (most often with the Giemsa stain) to give the parasites a distinctive appearance.
How do I know I have malaria?
Signs and symptoms of malaria may include:
- Fever
- Chills
- General feeling of discomfort.
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Diarrhhea
- Abdominal pain.
- Muscle or joint pain.
Where to buy malaria test kit Namibia?
It is available at the hospitals, clinics ,drug store and pharmacies in Namibia.