Table 2 Number tested and number positive according to diagnostic test performed on specimens obtained from patients who attended study facilities - Iringa and Mufindi District Councils (DC)
Diagnostic test | Total | Iringa DC | Mufindi DC | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tested Positive (%) | Tested Positive (%) | Tested Positive (%) | ||
RDT | 1839 120 (6.5) | 1092 62 (5.7) | 747 58 (7.7) | 0.07 |
BS1 | 1710 50 (2.9) | 941 34 (3.6) | 769 16 (2.1) | 0.11 |
BS2 | 1650 42 (2.5) | 989 33 (3.3) | 661 9 (1.4) | 0.025 |
BS-sum | 1555 34 (2.2) | 933 29 (3.1) | 622 5 (0.8) | 0.002 |
qPCR1 | 1506 64 (4.2) | 912 55 (6.0) | 594 9 (1.5) | <0.001 |