The generic multi-species RDT Test for Falciparum and Vivax malaria require  following these steps:

• Check the expiry date on the test packet. 
  

• Put on your gloves.
  

• Open the packet 

• Write patient name on the test.
  

• Open the alcohol swab. Grasp the 4th finger on the patient‘s left hand. Clean the finger with the alcohol swab. Allow the finger to dry before pricking.
  

• Open the lancet. Prick patient‘s finger to get a drop of blood. Do not allow the tip of the lancet to touch anything.
• Discard the Lancet in the safety box immediately after pricking the finger.

• Use the capillary tube to collect the drop of blood.
• Use the capillary tube to put the Drop of blood into the square hole marked “A.”.
• Discard the capillary tube in the Sharps Box.

• Add buffer into the round hole marked “B.”.
• Wait 15 minutes after adding the buffer.
• Positive result.