The SightDx Parasight Malaria Detection Platform uses ground- breaking computer vision technology to analyse blood samples for malarial parasites. The state-of-the-art technology combines innovative software algorithms, specialized optics, and a new sample preparation method, allowing patient samples to be prepared quickly, easily and reliably. The instrument automatically analyses the sample and provides a diagnostic result within only four minutes. The device also provides information on the species of the infecting malaria parasites and provides information that may be used by clinicians to aid in determining the severity of the illness. The diagnostic information is displayed on the instrument‟s screen and integrates into the facility‟s lab information management system.

The Parasight Malaria Detection Platform has undergone field testing at a number of Nigeria laboratories, during which it demonstrated a high degree of sensitivity and specificity even at very low levels of infection. To date, Parasight has been sold to healthcare providers in 18 countries across Asia, Africa, and Europe, with more than 300,000 malaria tests shipped.

AssafAmitay, VP of SightDX said, “We are excited that Sight Diagnostics and DCL are joining forces in the fight against malaria. Our collaboration with DCL provides us with an established and experienced partner and together we can better serve the Nigeria and Ghana healthcare market.”

Through this agreement DCL will market the Parasight Platform in Nigeria and Ghana diagnostics market

The SightDx‟s Parasight Malaria Detection Platform will be DCL‟s first step into the West Africa automated malaria diagnostics market. DCL currently markets a wide variety of diagnostic systems in Nigeria and Ghana with numerous offerings in different areas of clinical laboratory.

According to the Managing Director, DCL Laboratory Products, Ghana, Dr. Johnkennedy Anyanwu “This unique opportunity to partner with Sight Diagnostics has presented us with yet another great opportunity for our two companies to play a definitive role in early and accurate diagnosis of malaria in West Africa which has long been a major challenge to public health in the region.

About DCL

DCL Laboratory Products Ltd

(DCL) is the leading provider of medical laboratory solution in West  Africa. Founded in 2005, DCL has become a household name in the Laboratory industry with capacity  to  provide  a turnkey laboratory solution as well as the provision of service supports and user training.

DCL policies ensure faster result availability at the desktop of Clinicians while ensuring strict compliance to the rules of quality management.

DCL is also a market player in patient safety with strict operational policies that ensure the safety of patient and health care professional in conformity to the international best practices. The company  provides innovative solutions that support laboratories in the areas of Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, Blood banking, molecular pathology and immunology.

The company partners with organizations around the world to support their roles in addressing some of the most challenging global health issues. DCL has more than 114 associates across West Africa who work in close collaboration with customers and partners to help enhance outcomes, lower health care delivery costs, increase handling and logistic efficiencies, improve health care safety and expand access to health care materials. For more information on DCL, please visit www.dcllabx.com.