Rapid Diagnostic Test for Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar): Introduction, Principle, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Clinical Significance and Keynnotes
Introduction The Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) for Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL), often known as the rK39 test or Kalazar Detect™, is a specific, non-invasive immunochromatographic assay used to detect antibodies against Leishmania parasites in human serum or blood. Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) is a severe, potentially fatal …
