QBC Malaria Kits

QBC Malaria Kits: Features and Benefits

Further information on the QBC Malaria Kits

The QBC Malaria Test represents a revolution in malaria testing technology.  This simple to use test contains all of its staining agents within a single tube, thereby making testing faster and easier.  With proven increases in sensitivity and species differentiation as well, the QBC Malaria Test is the tool of choice for microscopists worldwide. Designed for use under a fluorescent microscope or the QBC ParaLens Advance System.

A Faster Approach

Clinicians on the frontline of the malaria battle need fast results.  The QBC Malaria Test leaves other malaria testing options in the dust in terms of preparation time and time required for review.  The test itself can be prepared in just 6-7 minutes, as it requires only to be filled with finger stick blood then centrifuged in the QBC Centrifuge for 5 minutes.  Since the tube has been concentrated by centrifugation, the malaria parasites will be concentrated.  Experienced technicians are capable of declaring a sample negative in just 3 minutes.  At just 9-10 total minutes, the QBC Malaria Test can be performed in a third of the time of existing products.

Greater Sensitivity

The high volume of blood, the concentration of the parasites by centrifugation, and the fluorescent staining of parasites, make the QBC Malaria Test the most sensitive test available.  Unparalleled sensitivity of one parasite per 2 µL of blood is possible by the QBC method compared to 40 to 50 parasites per µL for a Thick film.  A loss of parasites of up to 40% occurs in the conventional methods, whereas there are no losses of parasites in the processing of a QBC Tube.  Up to 18-percent more positives are reported by QBC than through conventional Thick Film methods.

Species Diagnosis

Species differentiation is possible in the QBC Malaria Test, enabling the physician to administer the right type of medication.  Because of the high sensitivity of the QBC test, it is possible to detect malaria parasites very early, avoiding a long recovery and loss of working days for the patient.  A QBC test is highly specific and a negative result will enable the patient to avoid a multi-drug therapy.

QBC Malaria Kits: Documents

QBC Malaria Brochure 8 page PDF containing: Overview of the QBC Malaria Test How the test works ParaLens Advance information English French Spanish
QBC Malaria Test User Guide - Sample Review 2 page PDF containing: P. falciparum sample review P. vivax sample review
QBC Malaria User Guide 2 page PDF containing: Malaria tube preparation guide How to read results using the QBC ParaLens System
QBC Malaria Application Notes 4 page PDF containing: Process for Malaria detection and diagnosis using the QBC Malaria test
QBC Malaria Atlas 24 page PDF containing: Overview of concentration effect Plasmodium falciparum diagnosis Plasmodium vivax diagnosis Micro filariae diagnosis Artifacts