Table 4 Performance of cRDT and usRDT by parasite density among P. falciparum infected asymptomatic individuals in Kisangani, DRC

Low parasite density (< 1000 p/µL), n = 164

Sensitivity % (95% CI)

73.8 (66.4–80.3)

86.6 (80.4–91.4)

Specificity % (95% CI)

100 (97.5–100.0)

100 (97.5–100.0)

Moderate parasite density (1000–4999 p/µL), n = 5

Sensitivity % (95% CI)

100 (-)

100 ()

Specificity % (95% CI)

–

–