Malaria Test
Malaria Test
- Malaria test is meant to diagnose the malarial infection.
- No special preparation is required.
- Malaria test checks for the presence of malarial parasite in the blood.
What is Malaria Test ?
Malaria is a parasitic infection caused by mosquitoes. Doctors use thick and thin blood smears to determine whether you have malaria. Malaria parasites can be identified by examining under the microscope a drop of the patient’s blood, spread out as a “blood smear” on a microscope slide.
At Maurya Labs, Mallaria Rapid Test costs Rs.270 and the report is made available in 1 hour for urgent cases.
Reported Parameters
- Results – Positive / Negative
All The Questions that you might have
- What is Malaria Test ?
- What does the Malaria Test measure?
- Why should I do the Malaria Test test?
- How is the Malaria Test done?
Malaria is a parasitic infection caused by mosquitoes. Doctors use thick and thin blood smears to determine whether you have malaria. Malaria parasites can be identified by examining under the microscope a drop of the patient’s blood, spread out as a “blood smear” on a microscope slide.
The test measures the presence or absence of malarial parasite in the blood.
The test is useful for the timely diagnosis and treatment for malaria. Common symptoms are:
- High grade fever with chills
- Shivering
- Jaundice
- Nausea (vomiting)
- In very severe convulsions and mental confusions.
If left untreated malaria can lead to various complications like kidney and liver damage, internal bleeding and also neurological affections.
The test is a simple blood test with no need for fasting before the test. The blood sample can be taken by the phlebotomist at a pathology lab.
