Abstract:
Anti-Filariasis Campaign (AFC) is actively involved in control of lymphatic
filarisis in Sri Lanka. Laboratories situated in the Head Office are actively
involved in control of lymphatic filarisis in Sri Lanka. Microscopic identification
of filarial parasite in Night Blood Films (NBF) and vector mosquitoes is conducted
as a routine work. Quality assurance for NBF samples received from the regional
centres of the Anti-Filarisis Campaign is also conducted. Immune
Chromatographic Test (ICT) for the detection of filarial antigens in suspected
individuals and school children is also conducted. Field samples are tested by CPCR,
qPCR and C-ELISA.
