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Performance characteristics for each malaria antigen assay
| Target | Threshold | Sensitivity (95% CI)a | Specificity (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRP2 (pg/ml) | 2.3 | 93.4 (86.9–97.3) | 99.0 (96.4–99.9) |
| Pan LDH (pg/ml) | 47.8 | 84.9 (76.7–91.1) | 98.5 (95.6–99.7) |
| P. vivax LDH (pg/ml) | 75.1 | 48.9 (38.5–59.5) | 100 (98.8–100) |
| CRP (ng/ml) | NAb | NA | NA |
CI, confidence interval.
NA, not applicable.
