Malaria Antigen Detection Tests are a group of commercially available rapid antigen test-type rapid diagnostic tests that allow rapid diagnosis of malaria in persons unfamiliar with traditional laboratory techniques or in those who do not have such equipment. There are more than 20 such tests on the

Accuracy of a laboratory test is its correspondence with the true value. Accuracy is maximized by calibrating laboratory equipment with reference material and by participating in external quality control programs.· Precision of a test is its reproducibility when it is repeated on the same sa

The combination of POCT devices and electronic medical records enables test results to be shared immediately with care providers. The use of mobile devices in healthcare settings also enables healthcare providers to quickly access patient test results sent from POCT devices. [23][24] A study using i