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Table 2 Detection comparison for QT-NASBA and RT-PCR for whole blood stored directly in guanidine RNA preservation buffer at −80 °C

From: Filter paper collection of Plasmodium falciparum mRNA for detecting low-density gametocytes

 

Gametocyte density/μl

10

1

0.1

negative

QT NASBA

100 (8/8)

100 (8/8)

62.5 (5/8)

0 (0/4)

RT-PCR

75 (6/8)

75 (6/8)

37.5 (3/8)

0 (0/4)