Table 2.

Characteristics of qualitative and quantitative point-of-care G6PD tests.

Qualitative	Quantitative
Accurately classifies males	Accurately classifies males
Females with intermediate G6PD activity classified as normal	Accurately classifies females
Does not require an instrument	Requires an instrument
Cannot correct for operating temperature, typically resulting in a more limited operating temperature range	Corrects for temperature allowing for a broader operating temperature range
Time-to-result < 10 min	Time-to-result < 10 min
Low to moderate complexity	Moderate complexity