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Dose response threshold for rapid and presumptive diagnostic tests stratification by parasite density in thick blood smear.
| Parameter | Parasitic count (count/μl) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–100 | 101–1000 | ≥1000 | |
| Field microscopy | |||
| Positive | 1 | 4 | 19 |
| Rapid Diagnostic Test | |||
| Positive | 1 (100) | 3 (75.00) | 11 (57.89) |
| Negative | 0 (0.00) | 1 (25.00) | 8 (42.11) |
| Presumptive diagnosis | |||
| Positive | 0 (0.00) | 4 (100) | 13 (68.42) |
| Negative | 1 (100) | 0 (0.00) | 6 (31.58) |
Data is presented as figures and percentages.
