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Table 3 Pfcytb and Pfhrp copy numbers in individuals positive for P. falciparum by q-PCR

From: Comparison of a PfHRP2-based rapid diagnostic test and PCR for malaria in a low prevalence setting in rural southern Zambia: implications for elimination

 

P. falciparum q-PCR positive

Pfhrp q-PCR result (N)

Pfcytb mean copy number/μL

Pfhrp mean copy number/μL

RDT positive

32

positive (26)

97

1827

negative (6)

NA

RDT negative

29

positive (23)

8

237

negative (6)

NA

  1. NA = not amplified.