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Malaria Microscopy Proficiency Testing 

Distribution of Materials Date

24 Mar 2024

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About the Scheme

Participation in laboratory proficiency testing (PT) schemes is important in assessing the ability of a laboratory to provide accurate test results. Outcomes of participation also identify problems or areas for improvement in malaria diagnosis and guide corrective action as required.

EA-REQAS has designed a PT programme specifically for malaria microscopy, since visual detection and identification of parasites in peripheral blood remains the standard for clinical malaria diagnosis.

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Objectives of the Programme

This Malaria Microscopy proficiency testing scheme is designed to examine 3 main aspects of the laboratory diagnostic process. These are:

  • Detection of malaria parasites in Giemsa stained blood films to determine if slides are positive or negative.

  • Differentiation of Plasmodium species in Giemsa stained blood films.

  • Determination of malaria parasite density in Giemsa stained blood films.

The validity of PT results obtained from each participating facility or site will also be determined by:

  • Calculating sensitivity and specificity of the participant’s microscopy technique.

  • Determination of positive and negative predictive values of the participant’s microscopy technique.
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