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Bring the RDT device and buffer to room temperature
|
32 (80.0)
|
|
Check the integrity of the device package
|
9 (22.5)
|
|
Check expiry date
|
27 (67.5)
|
|
Use the device immediately after opening
|
28 (70.0)
|
|
Place the device on a level surface
|
0 (0.0)
|
|
Check the desiccant for signs of exposure to humidity
|
11 (27.5)
|
|
Write down sample identification
|
3 (7.5)
|
|
Wipe finger with alcohol
|
26 (65.0)
|
|
Allow the finger to dry before pricking
|
12 (30.0)
|
|
Hold the transfer device (loop, straw) vertical
|
8 (20.0)
|
|
Hold the buffer vial vertical
|
12 (30.0)
|
|
Do not to use another buffer than the one provided with the kit
|
9 (22.5)
|
|
Use an adequate light source for reading
|
3 (7.5)
|
|
Items addressed in interpretation section
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Number (%)
|
|
All possible line combinations for invalid test results are mentioned
|
12 (30.0)
|
|
All possible test line combinations for positive test results are mentioned
|
31 (77.5)
|
|
Interpretation of a faint test line as positive is mentioned
|
8 (20.0)
|
|
Causes of false negative results are mentioned, in particular low parasite densities
|
11 (27.5)
|
|
Causes of false positive results are mentioned, e.g. presence of the rheumatoid factor
|
3 (7.5)
|
|
Persistence of HRP-2 is mentioned
|
19 (47.5)
|
|
To repeat the test in case of a negative RDT result and persistent suspicion of malaria is mentioned
|
1 (2.5)
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