Global survey of malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) sales, procurement and lot verification practices: assessing the use of the WHO–FIND Malaria RDT Evaluation Programme (2011–2014)

Global survey of malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) sales, procurement and lot verification practices: assessing the use of the WHO–FIND Malaria RDT Evaluation Programme (2011–2014)

Abstract Background Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) play a critical role in malaria case management, and assurance of quality is a key factor to promote good adherence to test results. Since 2007, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) have...

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Main Authors: Sandra Incardona, Elisa Serra-Casas, Nora Champouillon, Christian Nsanzabana, Jane Cunningham, Iveth J. González
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Rapid diagnostic test
Quality control
Product testing
Lot testing
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-1850-8

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