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ArticleMalaria journal2025

Evaluation of the Wondfo G6PD/Hb Test for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency: preliminary performance, matrix equivalence, and usability.

Rebecca K Green, Stephanie Zobrist, Gornpan Gornsawun, Paw Khu Moo, Laypaw Archasuksan, Huyen Nguyen, Huong Nguyen, Cindy S Chu, Emily Gerth-Guyette, Podjanee Jittamala and 4 more

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Rebecca K GreenPATH - Diagnostics, Seattle, WA, USA. rgreen@path.org.
Stephanie ZobristPATH - Diagnostics, Seattle, WA, USA.
Gornpan GornsawunShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Sot, Thailand.
Paw Khu MooShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Sot, Thailand.
Laypaw ArchasuksanShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Sot, Thailand.
Huyen NguyenPATH -Vietnam Country Program, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Huong NguyenPATH -Vietnam Country Program, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Cindy S ChuShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Sot, Thailand.
Emily Gerth-GuyettePATH - Diagnostics, Seattle, WA, USA.
Podjanee JittamalaMahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
François NostenShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Sot, Thailand.
Sampa PalPATH - Diagnostics, Seattle, WA, USA.
Germana BanconeShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Sot, Thailand.
Gonzalo J DomingoPATH - Diagnostics, Seattle, WA, USA.

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation OPP1107113Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 204139
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Abstract

backgroundCurrent treatment guidelines for radical cure of Plasmodium vivax malaria recommend the use of 8-aminoquinolines, which can result in life-threatening complications in people with glucose-6-phsophate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. Testing for this condition is recommended prior to administering such drugs. The Wondfo G6PD/Hb Test (Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech Co., Ltd., China) is a novel, quantitative point-of-care (POC) G6PD test that may help decentralize testing, expanding access to safe treatment options.

methodsTwo studies were conducted: a retrospective diagnostic accuracy study on frozen venous whole blood specimens and a prospective matrix equivalency study. First, 300 frozen specimens from Mae Sot, Thailand were tested from July-August 2022 using the Wondfo test in laboratory and simulated field conditions. Reference testing for G6PD and Hb (spectrophotometer [Pointe Scientific, USA] and HemoCue [HemoCue AB, Sweden], respectively) was completed in the laboratory. Usability was evaluated among 10 intended users. Next, 225 participants were enrolled into a prospective matrix equivalency study from March-May 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The Wondfo test was conducted at the POC with fingerstick capillary blood, and Wondfo and HemoCue tests were completed on fresh venous (K

resultsThe Wondfo G6PD measurement showed strong correlation under both laboratory and field conditions (R

conclusionsThe Wondfo G6PD/Hb Test demonstrates good diagnostic performance using current manufacturer thresholds across various conditions and both venous and capillary specimens. Comparable performance in both specimen types supports matrix equivalence. Usability is acceptable for end users, though refinements were recommended.

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Glucosephosphate DehydrogenaseGlucosephosphate Dehydrogenase DeficiencyPoint-of-Care TestingAdolescentAdultAgedFemaleHumansMalaria, VivaxMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesThailandYoung AdultGlucosephosphate DehydrogenaseGlucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)Plasmodium vivaxPoint-of-care testingPrimaquineRadical cureTafenoquine

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PMCPMC12210538

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