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Table 4 Comparison between BN RDT and PT using the ASSURED criteria

From: Comparative evaluation of two rapid field tests for malaria diagnosis: Partec Rapid Malaria Test® and Binax Now® Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test

 

BN RDT

PT§

Affordability

$1*

$ 0.5*

Sensitivity (%)

96.5

95.6

Specificity (%)

98

96.7

User-friendly

6 steps

3 steps

Rapid and robust

Yes

Yes

Equipment-free

Yes

No

Deliverable to end-users

Yes

Yes

Minimal Training

Yes

Yes

  1. * Data obtained from the manufacturer
  2. § $ 1300 price for Partec® fluorescence microscope (CyScope®)