From: Buffer substitution in malaria rapid diagnostic tests causes false-positive results
RDT format | Numbers of different RDT brands assessed | Numbers of RDTs brands showing false positive test lines when run with substitute liquid* | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saline | Distilled water | Tap water | Any substitute liquid | ||
Two band | 6 | 3 (1) | 3 (1) | 4 (1) | 4 (1) |
Three band | 17 | 12 (9) | 11 (10) | 12 (9) | 12 (10) |
Four band | 4 | 1 (0) | 3 (2) | 4 (2) | 4 (2) |
Total | 27 | 16 (10) | 17 (13) | 20 (12) | 20 (13) |