Table 4 Limit of detection
Plasmodium species | Undiluted parasite concentration | Highest dilution that consistently detected the Plasmodium species |
|---|---|---|
P. falciparum (NIBSC) | 1 × 109 IU/mL | 10–12 (1 × 10–3 IU/mL) |
P. falciparum | 1.3% | 10–14 (the highest dilution that was tested) |
P. falciparum | 0.2% | 10–5 |
P. vivax | < 0.1% | 10–4 |
P. malariae | 0.3% | 10–7 |
P. ovale curtisi | < 0.1% | 10–4 |
P. knowlesi ATCC 30158 | 0.3% | 10–4 |