The Kala-azar rK39 rapid test looks at antibodies to Leishmania donovani. It is done for: long fever with a big spleen in endemic Terai districts.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
The Kala-azar rK39 rapid test looks at antibodies to Leishmania donovani. It is done for: long fever with a big spleen in endemic Terai districts. Why it is done: Long fever with a big spleen in endemic Terai districts. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references
Long fever with a big spleen in endemic Terai districts.
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Supports kala-azar with matching symptoms. Low or negative may mean: Kala-azar unlikely if symptoms are mild. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Antibodies to Leishmania donovani.
Blood
Supports kala-azar with matching symptoms.
Kala-azar unlikely if symptoms are mild.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
What does the Kala-azar rK39 rapid test measure?
Antibodies to Leishmania donovani.
Why is the Kala-azar rK39 rapid test done?
Long fever with a big spleen in endemic Terai districts.
Do I need to fast for the Kala-azar rK39 rapid test?
No fasting needed.
What does a high or positive Kala-azar rK39 rapid test mean?
Supports kala-azar with matching symptoms.
What does a low or negative Kala-azar rK39 rapid test mean?
Kala-azar unlikely if symptoms are mild.
What is the normal range for the Kala-azar rK39 rapid test?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is Kala-azar rK39 rapid test done?
Long fever with a big spleen in endemic Terai districts.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Kala-azar rK39 rapid test?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Supports kala-azar with matching symptoms. Low or negative may mean: Kala-azar unlikely if symptoms are mild. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
SI text CC BY 4.0; decoder reference data (cited per range); LOINC codes free with attribution (notice included).
Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references