TABLE 8.

Summary of standard and emergent G6PD diagnostic technologies that may improve access to 8-aminoquinoline therapies

Parameter	Quantitative approaches		Qualitative approaches
Device or test	Laboratory spectrophotometer	Handheld portable device	Fluorescent spot test	Fluorochrome reduction test
Setting of use	Laboratory	Point of care	Laboratory	Point of care
Temp of use (°C)	<25	<35	<35	<40
Intended user	Laboratorian	Paramedic	Laboratorian	Paramedic
Cold chain supplies	Yes	No	Yes	No
Specialized equipment	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Sensitivity for detection of normal activity of:
<30%	Nearly perfect	Nearly perfect	Nearly perfect	Nearly perfect
>30%	Nearly perfect	Nearly perfect	Very poor	Very poor
Suitable for female testing	Yes	Yes	No	No
Cost	Very high	High	High	Low