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Comparison of lower limit of detections (LLODs) of current best-practice malaria diagnostic tools.
| Method | LLOD * | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Light Microscopy | ~320 ng/mL | [10,14] |
| RDTs | 25 ng/mL | [13] |
| This work (in PBS) | 250 pg/mL |
* lower limit of detection. Abbreviations: PBS phosphate-buffered saline; RDTs, rapid diagnostic tests.
