Transporting, storing and handling malaria rapid diagnostic tests in health clinics

In most malaria-endemic countries, temperatures frequently exceed the recommended storage temperatures for malaria RDTs. Correct storage of the RDTs may be difficult, especially during transport and in locations where air-conditioning is unavailable.

These publications are intended to support health personnel who use RDTs. They describe the basic principles for management and storage of RDT stock; outline practical solutions for protecting RDTs against high temperatures during storage and transport; and describe how to manage waste generated from RDT use in health clinics and central and peripheral storage facilities.