Unraveling the Snakebite Crisis
Understanding the scale of the challenge is the first step toward the solution.
Deaths by Snakebite Envenoming
* Hover segments for detailed breakdown
Disproportionate Burden
India contributes to 43% of all global deaths caused by snakebite envenoming.
Lifetime Risk
In many Indian rural clusters, the lifetime risk of dying from a snakebite reaches an alarming 1 in 100.
System Inefficiencies
The complexity and unavailability of accurate detection methods make it difficult to treat snakebite victims promptly and remotely.
Correct and timely
detection for Mixed Venom.
The Snake Venom Rapid Detection Test is specifically designed for Hemotoxic & Neurotoxic mixed detection, ensuring immediate life-saving intervention.
Mixed Detection
Identifies both Hemotoxic and Neurotoxic venom types in a single rapid test.
High Sensitivity
Specific for Indian medical context with a detection limit of 10 ng/mL.
Point of Care
Correct and timely detection at the bedside, optimized for rural clinics.
Clinical Verification
Successfully verified across multiple healthcare settings and medical centers in India.
Snake Venom
Rapid Detection Kit
How does it work?
The membrane technology leverages specialized capture zones to identify venom in the pre-symptomatic phase.
Immersion & Complex
Sample interacts with first zone, forming a complex with ASV antibodies and gold particles.
Capillary Action
The complex moves along the membrane strip within minutes of test application.
Detection Capture
If venom is present, the complex is trapped here, producing a colored line in the 2nd zone.
Control Confirmation
Unbound gold particles reach the control line (3rd zone) to confirm visibility.
The membrane has 3 distinct zones
Mobile Zone
Colored colloidal gold particles sensitized with ASV Equine Polyclonal antibody.
Immobile Zone (Test Line)
Immobilized ASV Equine Polyclonal antibody that traps the venom-ASV complex.
Immobile Zone (Control Line)
Immobilized anti-mouse IgG which confirms the test functionality.
Hover steps to see the specific membrane zone interaction. An absorbent pad is used to add the test sample for optimal movement through zones.
Clinical Testing
Procedure.
Follow these simple clinical protocols to ensure 100% accurate results at the bedside. Designed for ease-of-use in emergency ward environments.
Time Critical Phase
Official readout window is between 2 to 20 minutes.
Testing Sequence
Collect the sample in a clean, dry container.
Add 1 drop (50 μl) of serum/plasma/whole blood into the sample window.
Add 1 drop of Test Diluent and allow to soak in.
Read results as early as 2 minutes but not beyond 20 minutes.
Do not interpret results beyond 20 minutes. Discard safely after use.
Safety Protocol
Discard the test device following biological safety and disposal protocols after single use.
Specimen Collection
& Preparation
The kit supports multiple blood specimens, allowing for maximum flexibility in high-pressure emergency setup contexts.
Biological Safety
Avoid repeated freezing & thawing cycles.
Proper sample preparation is critical for maintaining 100% test specificity and sensitivity.
Serum (Yellow Top)
Preparation Steps
Plasma (Purple Top)
Preparation Steps
Whole Blood (Immediate)
Preparation Steps
How to read the results.
The kit is designed for simple, immediate visual confirmation at the bedside. Follow the guide below to interpret the test window.
Negative Result
If only one line appears at the control (C) line, the test is negative.
Positive Result
If two lines appear—one at the control (C) line and one at the test (T) line, the test is positive.
Invalid Result
If no lines appear, or if only the test (T) line appears without the control (C) line, the result is invalid.
Procedure Notice
Results should be read between 2 to 20 minutes.
Do not interpret results beyond the 20-minute window. If an invalid result occurs (no control line), re-test with a new device using a freshly collected sample.
Built for Extreme Precision.
Optimized for Indian Healthcare.
Every kit component is engineered to withstand tropical climates and provides laboratory-grade results without the laboratory.
Core Capabilities
Extensively verified across India. Clinical validation completed successfully.
Inside The Box (50 Tests)
Usage
Secondary Verification
Confirm bite type at DHC or hospital level
Initial Screening
Identify venomous/non-venomous bites at village level
Clinical Evaluation
Confirm absence of venom prior to patient discharge
Ongoing Monitoring
Track venom neutralization during ASV treatment
The Mechanism behind
the Diagnostic Accuracy.
Our kit is engineered to provide medical-grade precision in emergency conditions, using sophisticated antigen-antibody captures that ensure zero margin for error.
Active Chromatography
Refining rapid detection through a proprietary 3-zone membrane protocol, optimized for Indian medical contexts.
Methodology
The kit uses immunochromatography with colloidal gold–labeled equine polyclonal antibodies for rapid detection.
Capture Mechanism
Sample venom forms an antigen–antibody complex, captured at the Test (T) line to form a visible red band.
Verification
A Control (C) line ensures proper performance. Result should be interpreted within a 2–20 minute window.
Detection Limit
Detects venom concentrations as low as 10 ng/mL, adhering to the highest global diagnostic benchmarks.
Precision & Accuracy FAQs
Addressing the technical benchmarks that define our 100% sensitivity and specificity standards.
Sensitivity (100%) means the kit never misses a case where venom is present. By targeting broad protein families (the "antigen" as a whole), the kit ensures that even if the venom concentration is low or the species is slightly different, there is enough shared protein structure for the antibodies to "catch" it.
Downloads & Documentation.
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Ready to bring this test kit to your facility?
Dharani Life Sciences is actively distributing the Snake Venom Rapid Test Kit across Indian states. Contact us for bulk orders or pilot requests.