Get urine samples from malaria patients ideal for in-vitro studies
Malaria is one of the most severe vector-borne diseases affecting millions of people every year. It is a protozoal infection caused by plasmodium and transmitted to humans by a bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Due to its higher prevalence in tropical and sub-tropical countries, malaria is included in the list of tropical infectious diseases. Despite several public health actions for malaria control to prevent disease occurrence, the global malaria burden is increasing every year. Also, malaria is still a leading cause of mortality in numerous African countries.
Scope of urine-based test for malaria
Prompt diagnosis and early initiation of anti-malaria therapy non only reduce the risk and mortality but also significantly decrease the disease transmission. WHO also advocates for quick and effective laboratory confirmation of malaria among the suspects. Therefore, despite vector control measures, malaria prevention and control programs, effective population screening is needed, especially in high-risk areas.
As we all know, blood microscopy and rapid diagnostic test (RTD) are the gold standards for malaria diagnosis. However, these tests require highly trained and skilled technicians to perform blood sample collection from malaria suspects. Strict infection control practices should be adopted to prevent patients from contracting the infection and the adverse effects of needle prick injury. Moreover, the fear of pricking drives people away from participating in malaria screening programmes. Therefore, researchers strive diligently to develop highly sensitive urine tests for malaria diagnosis. Since urine malaria requires no skilled employees for sample collection and is relatively easy to perform with no pricking discomfort, urine tests for malaria diagnosis will be a revolutionary step in the coming years. Studies show that rapid tests on urine samples can detect plasmodial antigens and DNA guiding the clinical diagnosis of malaria. As parasite density can significantly affect urine composition, urine malaria test can be an effective tool in resource-limited endemic areas. However, intensified research is needed to discover the pros and cons of urine-based testing for malaria.
How to procure high-quality urine samples from malaria patients
Get started with www.centralbiohub.de! Central BioHub accelerates the research on urine-based rapid diagnostic tests for malaria and other diseases by enabling access to millions of biospecimens. It offers ethically-sourced samples from consented malaria suspects and patients of different ages, gender and ethnicities. For more details on urine samples, visit centralbiohub.de/Biospecimens/Specimen-Matrix/Urine-Samples. As a pioneer of biospecimen procurement, Central BioHub facilitates access to thousands of malaria research samples. All ordered research samples are delivered by renowned carriers to your facility at the earliest. Experience the new way of biospecimen procurement!
