Table 7.

Summary assessment of laboratory analytical techniques for malaria vectors by expert informants

^aYellow indicates a moderate level of training required

^bRed indicates significant requirements for use including high level of training, human resources, complex methodology, costs, need for quality specimens, which impacts technique uptake and use

^cGreen indicates few impediments (few logistics concerns, low costs or in country capability present) for use

^dYellow indicates variability in interpretation of results and technical consistency

^e“-”, not expressly addressed by informants