Technology Profile
| Title: | Rapid Diagnostic Kit For Detection Of Kala-azar from Serum and Urine Samples |
| Value Proposition: | Capable of detecting anti leishmanial IgG antibodies in Kalzar serum and urine. Could be useful for test of cure. |
| Summary Application: | 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. |
| Advantages: | 1. Simple and easy to use 2. Highly sensetiv and specific for kal-azar 3. Equally effective for PKDK diagnosis 4. Do not cross react with cutaneous leishmaniasis |
| Commercialization Status: | Licensed awaiting commercialisation |
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