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Table 6 Results for sample 3: No parasites observed

From: External quality assessment of malaria microscopy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Reported result

No parasites observed

Parasite density ("plus system")

Total

Not reported

+

++

+++

++++

n (%)

No parasites observed

116*

     

116 (66.6%)

P. falciparum

 

1

35

 

4

1

41 (23.6%)

No species identification reported

 

1

11

2

1

1

16 (9.2%)

P. falciparum, gametocytes

 

1

    

1 (0.6%)

Total

116

3

46

6

2

1

174 (100.0%)

  1. Valid answers of 174 participants included
  2. *Correct result