Our Kits
We assemble and sell a couple of straightforward no-nonsense malaria test kit products - a 3-test traveller kit and a 10-test expedition / small team travel kit.
We also supply a Dengue NS1 Antigen Test kit.
We sell our kits to individuals and to organisations that employ staff who travel to or reside in malaria endemic locations.
EXPIRY DATES: Every kit clearly displays the expiry date of all relevant components and we are always very transparent about expiry dates. The shortest expiry components in the kits will always be the test cassettes and the buffer fluid - these components are always manufacturerd with a maximum of 24 months lifespan.
For corporate orders our clients will often request a fresh batch manufacture in order to receive stock with the maximum possible expiry duration - obviously that incurs a lead time (approx 1 month) for delivery but just ask and we will be happy to give you an approximate date. Alternatively we also usually have stock available for immediate despatch although sometimes we do completely run out of stock if we get a large order.
WHITE LABEL (own branding) is available - Please contact us if you have an enquiry.
Our Kits - the MX3A
Our 3-test travel ready kit comes in a robust metal box that keeps everything inside safe and sound from the rough and tumble of international travel.
Once you open up the tin, you will find everything you need to perform three Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests.
3 x sterile Malaria Rapid Test cassettes - For the detection of plasmodium falciparum (the most deadly strain) and also the 3 other common strains of malarial parasite – P.vivax, P.ovale and P.malariae.
1 x 6ml dropper bottle of Malaria Buffer - This fluid dilutes the blood within the test cassette during the test. Place 3 drops into buffer well “B” on the test cassette.
5 x sterile fingertip swabs - 1 for each test and 2 spares. These are used to sterilise the fingertip prior to using the safety lancet.
5 x sterile and painless safety lancets - 1 for each test and 2 spares. These are used to draw a drop of blood from a fingertip (and they really are painless). After use the needle automatically retracts into the plastic body making needlestick injuries impossible and also preventing re-use. Read the User Guide carefully on how to detach the grey cap which arms the device for use.
5 x single-use plastic pipettes - 1 for each test and 2 spares. These are used to transfer five micro-litres (that’s a really tiny drop) of blood from the fingertip to sample well “S” in the test cassette.
5 x sterile washproof plasters - 1 for each test and 2 spares. For dressing the fingertip after the lancet has been used.
1 x pair of single-use latex gloves - Just in case you want to get a friend or colleague to help you with a test.
1 x temporary bio-medical waste storage bag - For the safe storage of test materials until proper disposal in an appropriate medical waste bin.
And a lot of really useful information that you should read before travel.
1x List of Contents - So you know what all the different pieces are for when you open the tin.
1x Know Your Enemy: A guide to Malaria for international travellers - This 16 page educational guide focuses on the practical steps you can take to manage your own personal malaria risk.
1x Step by Step User Guide - A 12 page fold out booklet that offer a very easy step by step guide to taking a malaria rapid diagnostic test and understanding the test results. Plus a multi-lingual user instructions supplement in 7 additional languages - French, Portugese, Spanish, German, Italian, Swalhili and Hausa.
1x Emergency Travel Contacts and Information Card - For noting down emergency contact numbers, insurance policy details etc. Always useful to have a written record for when you lose your phone or your battery is dead.
1x Rapid Diagnostic Test manufacturer’s product insert.
OUR KITS DO NOT CONTAIN MEDICINES: If you test positive for malaria you should urgently seek out medical consultation to minimise your risk of serious medical complications including death.
Our larger kit: The MXE10 Expedition Pack.
Same as the MX3A but with 10 malaria tests and all required accessories.
