Table 4 Comparison of sensitivity of RDT between automated analysis by Deki Reader and visual interpretation at different levels of parasite density
| Â | Sensitivity of RDT; n/N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Deki Reader interpretation | Visual interpretation | |
Parasite density (asexual parasites/µl) | ||
 ≥ 4001 | 325/327 (99.4) | 325/327 (99.4) |
 2001–4000 | 67/67 (100) | 67/67 (100) |
 801–2000 | 62/65 (95.4) | 62/65 (95.4) |
 201–800 | 72/76 (94.7) | 71/76 (93.4) |
 < 200 | 63/91 (69.2) | 63/91 (69.2) |
Statistical tests | ||
 Chi square | 122.1 | 119.1 |
 P-value | 0.000 | 0.000 |