Typhoid target product profile parameters
| Category | Test characteristic |
| Scope of test | Goal Target population Target user Target level of health system |
| Test performance | Sample type Sample collection Sample volume/ sample transfer device Additional sample preparation Ease of use Hands on time Time to result Read out of results In use stability Data output +connectivity Data interpretation Analyte type Multiplexing Analytical sensitivity/limit of detection Diagnostic sensitivity Diagnostic specificity Reproducibility |
| Operational characteristics | Kit configuration Reagent preparation Operating conditions Transportation and storage stability Equipment (instrumentation external to test) External maintenance Calibration Internal/ process control Batch/quality control Power requirements Water requirement Waste disposal Bio-safety Training requirements Cost per test |