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Kalazar Detect™ for Visceral Leishmaniasis
FDA Cleared
InBios' Kalazar Detect™ rapid test for visceral leishmaniasisis an in vitro diagnostic medical device designed for the qualitative detection of antibodies to members of L.donovani complex in human serum. This test is designed for professional use only.
Benefits and Features
The Kalazar Detect™ rapid test is very easy to use. Simply follow these steps:
- Apply 20 μl of serum to the sample pad.
- Add 3 drops of chase buffer provided to the sample pad.
- Wait 10 minutes.
- Read results.
Special laboratory equipment is not necessary and the test can be stored at room temperature making it easy to use in remote areas.
The figure below shows a diagram of a test strip that has tested positive for visceral leishmaniasis. A red to light pink test line indicates the test is positive for VL. No test line indicates the test is negative for VL. In both cases, the control line should appear. If a control line is not present, the test is considered invalid.
The sensitivity and specificity of the Kalazar Detect™ rapid test is >95%. It is available in several different formats. See product ordering information below.
Kalazar Detect™ Product Insert
References
Anderson BL, Litwin CM, and Welch RJ. Rapid Immunochromatographic Strip Test for Detection of Anti-K39 Immunoglobulin G Antibodies for Diagnosis of Visceral Leishmaniasis. CLINICAL AND VACCINE IMMUNOLOGY,2008;15(9): 1483–1484.
Ordering Information
| Description | Catalog Number |
|---|---|
| Individually pouched tests. Kit contains 25 tests and 1 vial of chase buffer solution. | INS015 |
| 25 tests packaged in a vial with 1 vial of chase buffer solution. | INS020 |
| Contains 25 individually pouched tests and 1 vial of chase buffer solution packaged in an InBios pre-printed box. | INS025 |