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Table 1 Results for different tests used in the study

From: Real-time PCR assay and rapid diagnostic tests for the diagnosis of clinically suspected malaria patients in Bangladesh

Test

Negative

Positive

 

N (%)

Pf (%)

Pv (%)

Pf + Pv mixed (%)

Total (%)

Microscopy

149 (44.1)

168 (49.7)

18 (5.3)

3 (0.9)

189(55.9)

Paracheck

167 (49.4)

171 (50.6)

N/A

N/A

171 (50.6)

Onsite Pf

174 (51.5)

164(48.5)

N/A

N/A

164(48.5)

Falcivax

147 (43.5)

171 (50.6)

18 (5.3)

2 (0.6)

191 (56.5)

Onsite Pf/Pv

160 (47.3)

155 (45.9)

18 (5.3)

5 (1.5)

178 (52.7)

Real-time PCR

150 (44.4)

162 (47.9)

18 (5.3)

8 (2.4)

188(55.6)