Technologies
Title: | Rapid Diagnostic Kit For Detection Of Kala-azar from Serum and Urine Samples |
Area: | Medical Sciences |
Focus Area: | Detection Of Kala-azar |
Social Benefits: | Simple and easy to use , Highly sensetiv and specific for kal-azar , Equally effective for PKDK diagnosis , Do not cross react with cutaneous leishmaniasis |
Developing Agency: | CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), West Bengal |
Technology Readiness Index: | Technology Demonstration |
Email: | director@iicb.res.in |
| Website Link : | http://www.iicb.res.in |
| Source (more info) : | https://t.ly/l_sb |
Brief Description
Description : | Dipstick transformed into colloidal Gold based Lateral Flow Technology for field Adaptable, Easy and non invasive diagnosis of kala-azar. Result can be seen by naked eyes in two minutes without the use of any sophisticated instruments. Capable of detecting anti leishmanial IgG antibodies in kala-azar serum and urine, Could be useful for test of cure, equally effective for PKDL diagnostic. |