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Table 3 Processing and turn-around-time of the LAMP assay for the number of samples collected daily (mean of 27 ± 9.5)

From: Diagnostic performance of a novel loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay targeting the apicoplast genome for malaria diagnosis in a field setting in sub-Saharan Africa

Process

Time used (h)

Punching of DBS samples including decontamination after each sample

1

DNA extraction

1.25

LAMP assay and end point determination

1.25

Turn-around-time

3.5