NTD Survey
Commodities

SoProLog procures, stores and delivers the full complement of diagnostics, reagents, consumables and field materials required for NTD survey operations.

Sole-source & cold-chain expertise: Several NTD diagnostic commodities are available from a single global manufacturer and require cold-chain handling. SoProLog maintains established relationships with these manufacturers and the cold-chain logistics capability to deliver them safely, anywhere.

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River Blindness

Onchocerciasis

+2–8°C Rapid Diagnostic Test

OV16 IgG4 Rapid Diagnostic Tests

Lateral flow RDTs for serological detection of O. volvulus antibodies. Used in Transmission Assessment Surveys (TAS) and impact assessments.

Abbott Diagnostics, USA
+2–8°C ELISA Kit

OV16 IgG4 ELISA Kits

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay systems for high-throughput onchocerciasis seroprevalence studies in survey populations.

Cellabs / TropBio, Australia
−20°C Quality Control

Recombinant Antibody Controls

Positive and negative controls for OV16 ELISA assays. Frozen storage; require validated cold-chain and IATA P650-compliant shipping.

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Germany
Field Collection

DBS Filter Paper

Whatman 903 dried blood spot cards for antibody elution from field-collected blood samples. Ambient storage, temperature-stable.

Whatman / GE Healthcare
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Filariasis

Lymphatic Filariasis

+2–8°C Rapid Diagnostic Test

Filariasis Strip Tests (BmR1 Ag)

Immunochromatographic antigen detection strips for Wuchereria bancrofti circulating antigen. WHO-recommended for TAS operations.

Abbott (formerly Alere), USA
+2–8°C ELISA Kit

Og4C3 Antigen ELISA

High-sensitivity ELISA for detection of circulating filarial antigen in serum or plasma. Used in population-level prevalence surveys.

TropBio / Cellabs, Australia
+2–8°C Antibody Detection

Anti-Bm14 / Wb123 IgG4 ELISA

Antibody detection ELISAs for LF seroprevalence monitoring in paediatric populations and post-MDA impact assessments.

Cellabs, Australia
Field Collection

DBS Filter Paper

Whatman 903 cards for antibody-based LF assays run from dried blood spot eluates. Stable at ambient temperature for field transport.

Whatman / GE Healthcare
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Blinding Trachoma

Trachoma

Examination

Binocular Loupe (×2.5)

Field magnification loupes for TF/TI clinical grading by trained graders. Lightweight and appropriate for community-level use.

Multiple approved suppliers
Field Supply

Eversion Sticks (Disposable)

Single-use wooden or plastic rods for eyelid eversion during TF grading examinations. Provided per-team per survey day.

In-country procurement preferred
Collection

Ocular Swabs

Dacron swabs for conjunctival specimen collection for Chlamydia trachomatis PCR in prevalence surveys.

Multiple approved suppliers
PCR Consumable

CT PCR Extraction Kits

Nucleic acid extraction systems compatible with automated and manual C. trachomatis DNA detection platforms used in survey labs.

Programme-specified supplier
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Female Genital Schistosomiasis

Schistosomiasis (FGS)

Equipment

Portable Colposcopes

Portable digital colposcopy units for gynaecological examination and lesion documentation in FGS field surveys.

Programme-specified supplier
Collection

Cervicovaginal Lavage Kits

Standardised CVL collection systems for antigen and antibody detection assays in FGS surveys. Includes collection containers and transport media.

Programme-specified supplier
Diagnostics

Urine Filtration Kits

Nucleopore filters and syringe kits for egg-based diagnosis in populations living in S. haematobium transmission areas.

Multiple approved suppliers
All NTD Programmes

Universal Lab & Field Consumables

Blood Collection

Safety Lancets

Single-use, retractable safety lancets (1.8mm depth) for fingerprick blood collection. Supplied in bulk for multi-site survey operations.

In-country / regional procurement
Blood Collection

Alcohol Swabs (70% IPA)

Pre-saturated individually wrapped alcohol swabs for site preparation. High-volume supply for multi-team surveys.

In-country preferred (Biosafe Nigeria, regional)
PPE

Nitrile Examination Gloves

Powder-free nitrile gloves (S/M/L) for blood collection and lab work. Planned with 50–70% overage buffer due to double-gloving practice.

In-country / regional procurement
Lab Plastic

Pipette Tips (10μL, 200μL, 1000μL)

Filter and non-filter tips sized to survey lab protocols. Ordered in full rack quantities with minimum 3× planned usage to cover breakage and reruns.

Multiple suppliers
Lab Plastic

Microcentrifuge Tubes & PCR Plates

1.5mL / 2.0mL tubes and 96-well PCR plates for sample processing and assay runs. Supplied in survey-specific quantities per IU.

Multiple suppliers
Sample Storage

Specimen Ziplock Bags & Boxes

Resealable polybags and cryoboxes for DBS card and sample storage in the field. Provided per team per survey duration.

In-country / regional procurement
Small Equipment

Portable Centrifuges & Haematocrit Readers

Battery-compatible portable centrifuges and haematocrit readers for field blood processing where serum separation is required.

Multiple approved suppliers
Cold-Chain

Vaccine Carriers & Cold Packs

WHO-PQS certified vaccine carriers and phase-change cold packs for field-level cold-chain maintenance of RDTs and blood samples.

WHO-approved suppliers
Commodity Enquiries

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