Table 8 Distribution of unsuccessful Truelab test results from January to December, 2022

From: Pilot implementation result of frequency, distribution, and factors associated with unsuccessful tests and error rates at Truenat sites in Nigeria

Variable

Code

Frequency (%)

Thermal cycling error

Error 1

66 (5.5)

Test stopped manually

Error 2

49 (4.1)

Incorrect optical profile

Error 3

43 (3.6)

Routine error

Error 4

11 (0.9)

Probe check error

Error 5

58 (4.8)

Internal control did not amplify in PCR

Invalid

933 (78.0)

Unable to read chip information

Unable to read chip memory

31 (2.6)

Could not initialize

No internal connection

7 (0.6)

Total Truelab errors

 

1,198 (100)