A malaria test centre in Aakash Healthcare Ganesh Diagnostic And Imaging centre ensures a healthier community.
Malaria is a persistent threat in our community. Its symptoms include fever, chills, flu-like symptoms like body pain , headache and spleen enlargement. If malaria is left untreated it may cause severe complications and may even result in death.
As we believe early detection saves life. This is where Ganesh Diagnostics plays a crucial role by providing wide range of diagnostic tests.
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Types of Malaria test offered by Ganesh Diagnostic tests –
Blood test is the most common and reliable test for diagnosing malaria in the blood smear test.
Complete Blood Count (CBC): This helps detect anaemia or other infections.
The parasite can be identified in blood by these tests-
Blood smears- Two types of smear test are used to identify the malaria, these are-
Thick blood smears
Thin blood smears
Blood smear allows comprehensive evaluation of a patient’s blood for malaria parasites.
Rapid diagnostic tests-
Malaria antigen detection tests are blood smear tests which is the gold standard test for malaria parasites.
RDTs are made to find particular antigens, or proteins, that the malaria parasites produce. These tests can yield results in just 15 to 30 minutes and it only requires a little sample of the patient's blood
RT-PCR Malaria
PCR-DNA detection test: PCR also known as polymerase chain reaction is useful for determining whether a patient has been infected with the new type of malaria parasite or with the old or same type of parasite
Serology test used to assess the anti-malarial antibodies using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or indirect immunofluorescence (IFA).
Malaria Antibody IgG test - Antibody IgG, which is produced in response to malaria and can be used to diagnose malaria, is detected in the blood by a malaria test. This approach produces fast results.
Access to malaria testing services is crucial in the fight against the disease. Residents in Aakash Healthcare often face busy schedules and limited time. Therefore we offer online appointment and FREE HOME SAMPLE COLLECTION SERVICE, making it convenient for individuals to schedule tests at their preferred time.
Malaria Test at Home
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Book your blood test at home with Ganesh Diagnostics . All you need to do is give us a call, and one of our knowledgeable and kind agents will set up an appointment for you.
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You can schedule the test online by going to our website. We will make sure to schedule your appointment as soon as we receive your inquiry.
Yes, free home Sample collection is available.
Price of malaria test may differ from city to city. Also depends on type of test you want.
Cost of Malaria parasite detection ranges from Rs 100-200/-
PCR is most accurate diagnostic test for malaria parasite. Serology finds antibodies against malaria parasites by using either indirect immunofluorescence (IFA) or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Malaria test is done by collection the blood sample from the vein of an arm and various laboratory techniques used to evaluate the blood sample for malaria.
A malaria test requires no special preparation on your part.
Apply a mosquito repellent creams like DEET (diethyltoluamide).
Cover beds with mosquito nets
Install screens on doors and windows.
Apply a permethrin insect repellent to clothing, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping bags, and other textiles.
Cover your skin by donning long sleeves and long trousers.
