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Are malaria rapid diagnostic test results stable over time to support verification of surveillance data?

20252 citationsOpen accessMakerere University

Abstract

Stored RDT cassettes maintain high result stability over one month and can serve as a reliable reference to verify health facility records. Result changes were linked to premature interpretation, faint lines or product- or line-specific characteristics. Adherence to manufacturer-recommended read times may reduce the proportion of RDTs that change from negative to positive. These findings support the utility of stored RDTs in improving data quality and rational antimalarial use in malaria-affected settings.

Research topics

  • Malaria Research and Control
  • Mosquito-borne diseases and control
  • Travel-related health issues

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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-025-05595-0

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