Becton Dickinson and Company Limited

Keith Uithoven

Hans H Feindt

Gerald D Hahn

S Melissa Maret

Edward C McFarland

Jeffrey Carlson

Antibodies which recognize and bind to histidine rich protein II of Plasmodium falciparum. These antibodies exhibit improved specificity and affinity for the antigen which provides enhanced sensitivity in immunoassays. Peptides useful for generation of the antibodies are also provided.

Antibodies to plasmodium falciparum

Antibodies to Plasmodium falciparum

Antibodies to the HRPII protein of plasmodium falciparum

A flow through test device and assay kit suitable for use by unskilled technicians is described. The flow through device has a porous support and an absorptive layer. The device is constructed for control of flow rates so that a tracer having a visible particulate label can be used. Optional flow control and porous spacer layers may be included.

Process, test device, and test kit for a rapid assay having a visible

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West Friendship, MD, United States of America

Keith Uithoven