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Assay quality: not all are the same WHO
'''1. Quality of test design/production''' There is significant variation of performance between tests, users are advised to check test performance (see WHO testing information available from xxxxx.</br>
Heat stability of the RDT card: storage
Heat stability of the RDT card: storage
Age of card or reagent:storage
Age of card or reagent:storage

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The value of RDT compared with microscopy: thick blood films


1. Quality of test design/production There is significant variation of performance between tests, users are advised to check test performance (see WHO testing information available from xxxxx.
Heat stability of the RDT card: storage Age of card or reagent:storage Lot to lot variability in assay quality Operator-Specific Factors Operator-Inappropriate placement of reagent or blood drop Operator-Interpreting faint line