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Table 5 Screening tests

From: Understanding the benefits and burdens associated with a malaria human infection study in Kenya: experiences of study volunteers and other stakeholders

• Clinical observations: pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate and temperature

• Blood tests:

 ◦ Haematology: full blood count, screen for sickle cell trait and thalassemia

 ◦ Biochemistry: sodium, potassium, urea, creatinine, albumin, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and bilirubin

 ◦ Diagnostic serology: HIV antibodies

 ◦ Immunological assays of prior exposure to malaria/assessment of immunity to malaria

 ◦ Diagnostic malaria tests (PCR and microscopy)

• Urinalysis: for protein, glucose or blood cells

• Urinary beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (β-hCG) for all females

• Electrocardiogram (ECG)