Table 2.
Overview of the origin and number of samples used in the laboratory (n = 241) and ring trial (n = 94) evaluations
| Origin of the samples | Sample type | Laboratory evaluation (n) | Ring trial (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wad Medani Teaching Hospital, Sudan |
P. falciparum |
72 |
6 |
| Malaria Reference Laboratory, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK, returning travellers |
P. falciparum |
7 |
5 |
| |
P. vivax |
26 |
9 |
| |
P. ovale |
7 |
4 |
| |
P. malariae |
18 |
4 |
| |
P. falciparum/ P. vivax |
2 |
1 |
| |
P. falciparum/ P. ovale |
5 |
|
| |
Negative |
|
18 |
| Academic Medical Centre, The Netherlands, returning travellers |
Negative |
9 |
|
| Dutch Blood Bank |
Negative |
95 |
45 |
| Culture of P. falciparum | 2 |