{"product_id":"meriscreen-malaria-pan-ag-30t","title":"MERISCREEN® Malaria PAN Ag Rapid Screening Kit (30T)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMERISCREEN® Malaria PAN Ag — Universal Screening for All Plasmodium Species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMERISCREEN® Malaria PAN Ag is a rapid immunochromatographic test for the \u003cstrong\u003equalitative detection of pLDH antigen common to all human Plasmodium species\u003c\/strong\u003e — P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, and P. ovale — in human whole blood. Designed as a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-sensitivity screening tool\u003c\/strong\u003e (≥99% sensitivity, ≥99% specificity), it answers the critical first question: \u003cem\u003e\"Is it malaria — yes or no?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a PAN-Only Screening Test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot every setting needs species differentiation. \u003cstrong\u003eBlood banks\u003c\/strong\u003e screening donated units need maximum sensitivity to catch any Plasmodium species — a false negative means an infected unit enters the blood supply. \u003cstrong\u003eMass screening programs\u003c\/strong\u003e during outbreaks need rapid triage before confirmatory testing. \u003cstrong\u003eRural PHCs\u003c\/strong\u003e with limited resources need a single, foolproof yes\/no answer. The PAN format delivers exactly this — at the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest sensitivity in the MeriScreen malaria lineup (≥99%)\u003c\/strong\u003e — with the widest storage tolerance (1–40°C) for deployment in challenging conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 5 µL (or one loop full) of whole blood to the sample well, followed by 4 drops of assay buffer. The test cassette contains a single \u003cstrong\u003ePAN test line\u003c\/strong\u003e coated with anti-pLDH antibodies that detect plasmodium Lactate Dehydrogenase (pLDH) — an enzyme produced by all living Plasmodium parasites during active infection. If pLDH is present, colloidal gold conjugate complexes form visible colored bands at the test line. A control line validates each test. Results read at 20–30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighest Sensitivity in Lineup:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥99% sensitivity and ≥99% specificity — the gold standard for screening where false negatives carry serious consequences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Species Detection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single pLDH-based line detects all four human Plasmodium species — P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale — no species blind spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Bank Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically validated for screening collected blood units — essential for transfusion safety in endemic regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Infection Marker:\u003c\/strong\u003e pLDH is produced only by living parasites — unlike HRP-II which can persist weeks after treatment, pLDH clears rapidly, enabling true current-infection detection and treatment monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidest Storage Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–40°C — survives tropical field conditions, warehouse heat, and cold-chain gaps that would compromise other kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongest Shelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months — reduces wastage and procurement frequency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Blood Sample:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 µL from fingerprick — loops provided, no preprocessing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetect Limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 parasites\/µL — comparable to expert microscopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClinical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlood bank donor screening\u003c\/strong\u003e — mandatory pre-transfusion malaria screening in endemic districts; ≥99% sensitivity minimizes transfusion-transmitted malaria risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass screening and surveillance\u003c\/strong\u003e — NVBDCP Active Case Detection (ACD) campaigns in endemic zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-line triage at PHCs\/sub-centers\u003c\/strong\u003e — simple yes\/no screening before referral for species-specific testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e — pLDH clears within days of successful treatment (unlike HRP-II); can be used to confirm parasitological cure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-treatment follow-up\u003c\/strong\u003e — detect recrudescence or relapse in previously treated patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutbreak response\u003c\/strong\u003e — rapid mass testing during epidemic alerts in non-endemic areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003epLDH vs HRP-II — Why PAN Uses pLDH\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epLDH (this test)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRP-II (used in Pf\/Pv, Pf\/PAN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll living Plasmodium species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP. falciparum only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClears after treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithin days (reflects active infection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePersists 2–4 weeks (false positives post-treatment)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Useful — correlates with parasite clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Unreliable — lingers after cure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePf, Pv, Pm, Po (universal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePf only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScreening, blood banks, treatment follow-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies-specific diagnosis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRPDMPN-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 Tests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssay Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRapid Immunochromatographic Test (ICT \/ Lateral Flow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetection Target\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epLDH (Plasmodium Lactate Dehydrogenase) — PAN specific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale (all human Plasmodium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhole Blood (venous or fingerprick)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 µL (loop provided)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssay Buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 drops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResult Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥99%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecificity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥99%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetection Limit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 parasites\/µL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–40°C (widest range — no cold chain required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHSN Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% (inclusive in listed price)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeril Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 13485, GMP Certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 individually sealed test cassettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 sample collection loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 bottle assay buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 package insert \/ IFU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInterpretation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLines Visible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNegative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo active Plasmodium infection detected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC + T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePositive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive malaria infection — any Plasmodium species. Proceed to species-specific testing (Pf\/Pv or Pf\/PAN) for treatment guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo C line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInvalid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTest failed — repeat with new cassette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Malaria Kit Should You Stock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAN (this product)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePf\/Pv\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePf\/PAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion answered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Is it malaria?\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Pf or Pv?\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Pf or any other species?\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies ID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (screening only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — Pf vs Pv\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — Pf vs all others\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥99%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood banks, mass screening, treatment follow-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutine OPD diagnosis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReference labs, comprehensive diagnosis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹650\/box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹700\/box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹750\/box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Agile Healthcare?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized Meril Diagnostics master distributor — genuine stock with batch traceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGST-inclusive pricing — no hidden charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume discounts: 10% off at 5+ boxes, 18% off at 10+, 25% off at 25+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan-India delivery within 3–5 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical support and application training available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Analysis (CoA) available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete MeriScreen Malaria range: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meriscreen-malaria-pf-pv-ag-30t\"\u003ePf\/Pv (RPDMFV-01)\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meriscreen-malaria-pf-pan-ag-30t\"\u003ePf\/PAN (RPDMFP-01)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meril Diagnostics","offers":[{"title":"30T","offer_id":52011693965632,"sku":"RPDMPN-01","price":650.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/2231\/4816\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_51w6w651w6w651w6.png?v=1780333244","url":"https:\/\/agilehealthcare.shop\/products\/meriscreen-malaria-pan-ag-30t","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}