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MALARIA PARASITE / BLOOD PARASITE IDENTIFICATION
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Special Instruction : No special preparation required
Parameters covered : 1
Report Frequency : Daily
Home Collection
Lab Visit
Overview
What is MALARIA PARASITE / BLOOD PARASITE IDENTIFICATION ?
Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite which spreads to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. People who have malaria usually feel very sick with high fever and shaking chills. Some individuals develop complications and suffer from serious disease. Malaria is of 4 types and all types can be identified by this test.
Parameters
1. MALARIAL PARASITE/HEMOPARASITE IDENTIFICATION
Doctor Information
Pre-test Information
No special preparation required
Report Delivery
Daily
Code
H030
Category
Infections
Stability Room
NA
Stability Refrigerated
NA
Stability Frozen
NA
Method
Microscopic Examination
Specimen
Submit two thin AND two thick Peripheral Blood Smears. Ship in a slide mailer.
Usage
Malaria is a mosquito borne parasitic infection spread by female Anopheles mosquito infected by Plasmodium / malarial parasite. Malaria is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito; if you receive infected blood transfusion from a malaria patient; from an infected mother to the baby during pregnancy. It is prevalent in subtropical and tropical parts of the world. This test helps in species identification. It also detects other hemoparasites if present.
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