Table 7 Response frequencies of the parameters assessed for end user practicality of the four RDTs
Parameter | Carestart™ | First Response® | Parascreen® | SD Bioline® |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n = 50 | n = 50 | n = 50 | n = 50 | |
Pipette use | ||||
 Easy to draw right amount of blood, n (%) | 39 (78.0) | 40 (80.0) | 30 (60.0) | 43 (86.0) |
 Easy to dispense blood into well, n (%) | 44 (88.0) | 44 (88.0) | 22 (44.0) | 43 (86.0) |
 Overall ease of use, n (%) | 45 (90.0) | 48 (96.0) | 27 (54.0) | 46 (92.0) |
Buffer bottle | ||||
 Easy to dispense drops into well, n (%) | 36 (72.0) | 37 (74.0) | 38 (76.0) | 36 (72.0) |
Package exterior information | ||||
 Easy to read and print clarity, n (%) | 44 (88.0) | 38 (76.0) | 46 (92.0) | 45 (90.0) |
Overall ease of usea | ||||
 Easy, n (%) | 36 (72.0) | 40 (80.0) | 37 (74.0) | 41 (82.0) |
 Moderately easy, n (%) | 7 (14.0) | 3 (6.0) | 6 (12.0) | 6 (12.0) |
 Hard to use, n (%) | 6 (12.0) | 6 (12.0) | 6 (12.0) | 2 (4.0) |