Table 5 Concordance of RDTs and slide positive samples compared to nPCR by region, 2015 EMIS
From: Assessment of subpatent Plasmodium infection in northwestern Ethiopia
Region | Percent concordant, % (n/N) | |
|---|---|---|
RDT versus PCR | Slide versus PCR | |
Benishangul-Gumuz | 90.7% (39/43) | 86.7% (13/15) |
Amhara | 64.3% (9/14) | 77.8% (9/7) |
Tigray | 68.8% (11/16) | 71.4% (7/5) |
Total | 80.8% (59/73) | 83.9% (26/31) |