Table 2 Comparison of Pf RDT results with PfLDH PCR detection assay
Test type | Proportion of target antigen or gene positive samples, n (%) | Total (n) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HRP2, n/% | PvPLDH, n/% | PfPLDH n/% | pfldh, n/% | Ng, n/% | ||
CareStart Pf/Pv | 539 (66) | 88 (11) | * | 245 (30) | 820 | |
SD Pf | 481(58.7) | * | 561(68) | 70 (8.5) | 820 | |
pfldh PCR | * | * | * | 701(86) | 110 (14) | 811 |