Paper I — 2022 July (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) — Q14

Paper I

2022 July (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) · 100 marks · 180 min

Question

Name two rapid tests used for diagnosis of malaria.

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Answer

Two rapid tests for diagnosis of malaria: Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) — immunochromatographic antigen detection (HRP-2 or pLDH) — and the QBC (Quantitative Buffy Coat) method — fluorescence-based concentration technique.

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