Malaria

🔍 Overview

The Malaria test detects the presence of malarial parasites in the blood. It helps diagnose malaria infection caused by Plasmodium species and enables early treatment to prevent complications.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Diagnose malaria infection

• Identify type of malaria parasite

• Evaluate fever of unknown origin

• Monitor response to antimalarial treatment

• Prevent severe malaria complications

Common methods include:

• Peripheral Blood Smear (PS for MP)

• Rapid Malaria Antigen Test

✔ Essential test for fever evaluation
✔ Enables prompt and accurate treatment
✔ Simple blood test