{"product_id":"meriscreen-malaria-pf-pv-ag-30t","title":"MERISCREEN® Malaria Pf\/Pv Ag Rapid Test Kit (30T)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMERISCREEN® Malaria Pf\/Pv Ag — Species-Specific Detection of India's Two Dominant Malaria Parasites\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMERISCREEN® Malaria Pf\/Pv Ag is a rapid immunochromatographic test (ICT) for the \u003cstrong\u003edifferential detection of P. falciparum and P. vivax\u003c\/strong\u003e — the two species responsible for over 95% of malaria cases in India. It detects \u003cstrong\u003eHRP-II antigen\u003c\/strong\u003e specific to \u003cem\u003eP. falciparum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epLDH antigen\u003c\/strong\u003e specific to \u003cem\u003eP. vivax\u003c\/em\u003e in human whole blood, enabling species-specific treatment decisions in 20 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Pf\/Pv for India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eP. falciparum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eP. vivax\u003c\/em\u003e account for the vast majority of malaria infections across India. Species identification is clinically essential — \u003cem\u003eP. falciparum\u003c\/em\u003e requires Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) while \u003cem\u003eP. vivax\u003c\/em\u003e is treated with chloroquine + primaquine for radical cure. Misidentification leads to treatment failure, drug resistance, and relapse. The Pf\/Pv format is the \u003cstrong\u003enational standard\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended under NVBDCP\/NFME guidelines for rapid diagnostic testing at all levels of healthcare.\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 two test lines: \u003cstrong\u003ePf line\u003c\/strong\u003e (anti-HRP-II monoclonal antibodies for \u003cem\u003eP. falciparum\u003c\/em\u003e) and \u003cstrong\u003ePv line\u003c\/strong\u003e (anti-pLDH antibodies specific to \u003cem\u003eP. vivax\u003c\/em\u003e). Antigen-antibody-gold conjugate complexes migrate along the membrane and form visible colored bands at the corresponding test lines. A control line validates each test. Results read at 20 minutes. No preprocessing, no instruments, no electricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndia-Optimized:\u003c\/strong\u003e Targets the two species causing \u0026gt;95% of Indian malaria — the exact format recommended by NVBDCP guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Differentiation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate Pf and Pv lines enable species-specific treatment — prevents ACT misuse and chloroquine resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Blood Sample:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 µL from fingerprick — loops provided, no serum separation or centrifugation needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detects 50 parasites\/µL — comparable to expert microscopy in field conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Results:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visual read at 20 minutes — ideal for high-throughput fever screening during monsoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Sample Preprocessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct whole blood application — truly point-of-care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-Test Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimal economy for labs running 5–10 malaria tests\/day during season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClinical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-line malaria screening at PHCs, CHCs, sub-centers, and ASHA worker-level under NVBDCP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency department triage — species ID guides ACT vs. chloroquine treatment choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate pathology labs — rapid confirmation before or alongside peripheral smear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField deployment in endemic districts — Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, NE states, AP\/Telangana tribal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood bank donor screening in endemic regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel medicine — screening travelers returning from endemic zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eRPDMFV-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 Targets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHRP-II (P. falciparum specific) + pLDH (P. vivax 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\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 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalytical Sensitivity\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\u003e2–30°C (no cold chain required)\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 P. falciparum or P. vivax antigens detected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC + Pf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP. falciparum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP. falciparum infection — treat with ACT per NVBDCP guidelines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC + Pv\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP. vivax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP. vivax infection — treat with chloroquine + primaquine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC + Pf + Pv\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixed infection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP. falciparum + P. vivax co-infection — treat as P. falciparum (ACT)\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\u003ePf\/Pv vs. Pf\/PAN — Which Should You Stock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePf\/Pv (this product)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePf\/PAN (RPDMFP-01)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutine Indian malaria screening — covers 95%+ of cases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComprehensive screening — catches P. ovale, P. malariae too\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNVBDCP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard recommended format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreferred for reference labs and surveillance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹700\/box (₹23\/test)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e₹750\/box (₹25\/test)\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\u003eAlso available: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meriscreen-malaria-pf-pan-ag-30t\"\u003eMERISCREEN Malaria Pf\/PAN (RPDMFP-01)\u003c\/a\u003e for broader species coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meril Diagnostics","offers":[{"title":"30T","offer_id":52011693900096,"sku":"RPDMFV-01","price":700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/2231\/4816\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_uj9ddluj9ddluj9d.png?v=1780332718","url":"https:\/\/agilehealthcare.shop\/products\/meriscreen-malaria-pf-pv-ag-30t","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}