Table 4 Proficiency testing checklist performed during supervisory visits showing sample result from the study sites

1

Correct volume of blood collected

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

2

Correct amount of blood applied

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

3

Blood applied to sample well

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

4

Correct amount of buffer dispensed

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

5

Buffer dispensed to buffer well

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

6

Timer set for incubation

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

7

Correct time set for incubation

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

8

Results read at time specified by test

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

9

Results interpreted correctly

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

No