What is the approximate sensitivity of a single expert-read thick blood film for malaria diagnosis?...

Question

What is the approximate sensitivity of a single expert-read thick blood film for malaria diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

50 parasites/µL (detecting approximately 0.001% parasitaemia)

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500 parasites/µL (detecting approximately 0.01% parasitaemia)

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5,000 parasites/µL

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50,000 parasites/µL

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1 parasite/µL

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Thick Film Sensitivity