Diagnostic Accuracy of Point-of-Care Devices for Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Detection Among Malaria Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care devices for detecting G6PD deficiency among malaria patients.
• Conducted systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic tests.
• Evaluated performance of STANDARD G6PD Biosensor.
• Focused on malaria-endemic settings.
• The STANDARD G6PD Biosensor showed superior diagnostic performance.
• It is particularly effective in identifying intermediate G6PD activity.
• Findings support its use for guiding safe radical cure with 8-aminoquinoline therapies.