इस टेस्ट के बारे में
This test looks for malaria parasites in a stained blood smear. It is requested when a person has fever, chills or other symptoms that could be due to malaria, especially during or after the monsoon season or after travel to an affected area.
यह टेस्ट क्यों किया जाता है
- To check whether fever is due to malaria.
- To identify the type of malaria parasite when present.
- To follow the response to treatment, when advised by the doctor.
तैयारी
No fasting is needed. If possible, give the sample before starting anti-malarial medicines, and tell us if you have already taken any.
यह जानकारी सामान्य है और चिकित्सकीय सलाह नहीं है। अपनी रिपोर्ट और इलाज के बारे में कृपया अपने डॉक्टर से बात करें।