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Table 3 Factors influencing sensitivity of HRP2-based RDT performance as assessed using multivariate logistic regression across five surveys

From: Malaria surveys using rapid diagnostic tests and validation of results using post hoc quantification of Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2

 

Odds ratio of testing positive by RDT

aOR

95% CI

Log HRP2 concentration (pg/mL)

8.6

(8–10)

Age

 < 5

Ref.

 

 5–14

1.2

(0.8–2)

 ≥ 15

0.6

(0.4–0.9)

Female

0.7

(0.6–1)

  1. RDT rapid diagnostic test, HRP2 histidine-rich protein 2