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{<span style="font-size:90%">Which of the following are true of malarial pigment? ('''select one or more options''')</span></br></br>
{<span style="font-size:90%">Which of the following are true of malarial pigment? ('''select one or more options''')</span></br></br>
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- <span style="font-size:90%">Single species: ''P.falciparum''
- <span style="font-size:90%">It is formed as part of "haem" digestion''
- <span style="font-size:90%">Single species non-''P.falciparum''
- <span style="font-size:90%">It is formed as part of "globin digestion"
- <span style="font-size:90%">Two species including ''P.falciparum''
- <span style="font-size:90%">Two species including ''P.falciparum''
- <span style="font-size:90%">Two species not including ''P.falciparum''
- <span style="font-size:90%">Two species not including ''P.falciparum''

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RDT Quiz A Q2


During the trophozoite stage of parasite growth there are many changes to both parasite and the red cell it is contained in. All species dorm malarial pigment (haemozoin) as they develop as it is essential to their safe development.

Which of the following are true of malarial pigment? (select one or more options)

It is formed as part of "haem" digestion
It is formed as part of "globin digestion"
Two species including P.falciparum
Two species not including P.falciparum
P.falciparum with HRP2 deletion
This test cannot be reported


Explanation of correct answer (click "Expand")
'Short answer taken from section "Multi-line RDT Interpretation" (see the section for full details and links).

When no band appears in the control area (black arrow) the test is ALWAYS invalid
:

Irrespective of whether any other bands are present, this is always an invalid test: do not interpret. Report as failed test
Action:

  • Repeat the test
  • Consider the reasons for test failure


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