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- <span style="font-size:90%">Iron is an important part of malaria pigment
- <span style="font-size:90%">Iron is an important part of malaria pigment
- <span style="font-size:90%">Pigment may also be found in phagocytes
- <span style="font-size:90%">Pigment may also be found in phagocytes
+ <span style="font-size:90%">It is most obvius in early trophozoites
+ <span style="font-size:90%">It is most obvious in early trophozoites
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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"
P.malariae does not form pigment
Iron is an important part of malaria pigment
Pigment may also be found in phagocytes
It is most obvious in early trophozoites


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
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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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