Table 1.
Comparison of log10 parasitemia values/mL by microscopy and 18S qPCR
| Microscopy | 18S qPCR | |
|---|---|---|
| n | 355 | 355 |
| Mean (SD) | 5.81 (1.31) | 5.86 (1.33) |
| CV% | 22.5 | 22.8 |
| Median (IQR) | 5.91 (4.60–7.02) | 6.00 (4.65–7.00) |
| Range | 3.48–7.88 | 2.30–8.18 |
CV% coefficient of variation, IQR interquartile range, SD standard deviation