Table 2.
Main characteristics of rapid diagnostic tests for dengue and results of the TDR/UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO/PDVI evaluation program.
| DuoCassette | HapalyseM | SD Bioline | Dengucheck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probe (antigen) | Recombinant DENV1–4 | DENV1–4 | Recombinant DENV1–4 glycoprotein-E | Recombinant DENV1–4 (undetermined serotype) |
| Target (antibody) | IgM and IgG | IgM | IgM and IgG | IgM and IgG |
| Sensitivity (%)a | 78 | 98 | 61 | 21 |
| Specificity (%)a | 91 | 77 | 90 | 87 |
| Assay time (min.) | 15 | 90 | 15–20 | 15 |
| Requires additional equipment | No | Yes | No | No |
| Requires low-temperature storage | No | Yes | No | No |
a
Mean values from seven countries (in Latin-America and Southeast Asia).