NOW Malaria Test (previously known as ICT Malaria)

The NOW Malaria test is a rapid field or laboratory test for the differential diagnosis of a Malaria infection. The simple, three-step test provides results in 10 minutes, allowing for accurate treatment and improved patient outcomes. Intended Use The NOW® Malaria Test is a rapid immunodiagnostic assay for the 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. This product is CE Marked. Product Details Availability – International CLIA Status – Not applicable Sensitivity1 Total Malaria – 93.4% Malaria P.f. – 100% Malaria P.v. – 89% Specificity1 Malaria P.f. – 96% Malaria P.v. – 98% Sample type – Whole blood Time for test results – 10 minutes

Test Procedure 1. Add Sample Open the test card and lay it flat on the work surface Add 10ul of blood onto the pink pad 2. Add Reagent Add Reagent A where indicated and allow blood to migrate up the test stip

Result 3. Read Results Close test card and read results through window