Last Updated: 29/10/2025

Validation of diagnostics to identify Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) activity – Ethiopia

Objectives

Primary Objective:

  • To assess the accuracy and reliability of G6PD tests in detecting G6PD activity and classifying results when used by trained health care workers in Ethiopia.  

Component Objectives: 

  • To determine the performance of G6PD tests in detect G6PD activity and hemoglobin (Hb) compared to a reference assay.
  • To assess the comprehension of the G6PD test packaging and labelling among intended users.
  • To assess the usability of G6PD test result outputs among intended users. 
Principal Institution

PATH, United States

Partner Institutions

Jimma University (JU), Ethiopia

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