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Table 3 PCR analysis results of samples that were RDT positive but microscopy negative

From: Reliability of rapid diagnostic tests in diagnosing pregnancy-associated malaria in north-eastern Tanzania

RDT type

No. microscopy negative samples

PCR results

Positive

Negative

Parascreenâ„¢

30

12 (40.0%)

18 (60.0%)

ParacheckPf®

9

6 (66.7%)

3 (33.3%)

ParaHIT®f

6

1 (16.7%)

5 (83.3%)

Total

45

19 (42.2%)

26 (57.8%)

  1. PCR: polymerase chain reaction; RDT: rapid diagnostic test.