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. 2000 Oct;54(10):421-4.

Evaluation & usefulness of a immunochromatographic test for rapid detection of Plasmodium falciparum infection

H Kaur  1 , A Mani
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Evaluation & usefulness of a immunochromatographic test for rapid detection of Plasmodium falciparum infection

H Kaur et al. Indian J Med Sci. 2000 Oct.

Abstract

Rapid test (Parachek Pf) based on detection of HRP-2 protein specific to Plasmodium falciparum by immunochromatographic technique was evaluated. Prevalence of infection was 8.5%. The test was 100% sensitive & 99.5% specific on comparison with light microscopy. The test is useful for making 'on the spot' diagnosis.

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