Table 2 Evaluation of CareStartâ„¢ PfHRP2-based RDT against serial dilutions of P. falciparum parasitaemia
Tube No. | Blood Volume | Diluent (O+ Blood) | Parasite Density | RDT Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | Whole Blood | 0 | 8500 | Positive |
1 | 200 μl of Tube No. 0 | 100 μl | 5666 | Positive |
2 | 200 μl of Tube No. 1 | 100 μl | 3777 | Positive |
3 | 200 μl of Tube No. 2 | 100 μl | 2518 | Positive |
4 | 200 μl of Tube No. 3 | 100 μl | 1679 | Positive |
5 | 200 μl of Tube No. 4 | 100 μl | 1119 | Positive |
6 | 200 μl of Tube No. 5 | 100 μl | 746 | Positive |
7 | 200 μl of Tube No. 6 | 100 μl | 497 | Positive |
8 | 200 μl of Tube No. 7 | 100 μl | 331 | Positive |
9 | 200 μl of Tube No. 8 | 100 μl | 221 | Positive |
10 | 200 μl of Tube No. 9 | 100 μl | 147 | Positive |
11 | 200 μl of Tube No. 10 | 100 μl | 98 | Positive |
12 | 200 μl of Tube No. 11 | 100 μl | 65 | Negative |