Table 3 Quality of RDT performance by CHWs and CMDs
| Â | Good practices n (%) | Practices to improve (%) |
|---|---|---|
Surface is clean and flat | 26 (87) | 4 (13) |
Tests opened just before use | 30 (100) | 0 (0) |
Documented patient name and date | 25 (83) | 5 (17) |
Use of gloves | 0 (0) | 30 (100) |
5 microliters (5 ÎĽL) finger prick blood specimen | 28 (93) | 2 (7) |
Deposited 5 ÎĽL of blood in well A | 28 (93) | 2 (7) |
Deposited 4 drops of solution vertically in well B | 28 (93) | 2 (7) |
Let the test rest on a level surface | 29 (97) | 1 (3) |
Waited a maximum of 15 minutes for the result | 28 (93) | 2 (7) |