Table 2 Overview of the origin and number of samples used in the laboratory (n = 241) and ring trial (n = 94) evaluations
| Origin of the samples | Sample type | Laboratory evaluation (n) | Ring trial (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wad Medani Teaching Hospital, Sudan | P. falciparum | 72 | 6 |
| Malaria Reference Laboratory, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK, returning travellers | P. falciparum | 7 | 5 |
| P. vivax | 26 | 9 | |
| P. ovale | 7 | 4 | |
| P. malariae | 18 | 4 | |
| P. falciparum/ P. vivax | 2 | 1 | |
| P. falciparum/ P. ovale | 5 | ||
| Negative | 18 | ||
| Academic Medical Centre, The Netherlands, returning travellers | Negative | 9 | |
| Dutch Blood Bank | Negative | 95 | 45 |
| Culture of P. falciparum | 2 |