Malarial Antigen

The malarial antigen test detects the presence of malaria antigens in a sample of blood. Malaria is an infectious disease spread through the bite of a mosquito that has been infected with the disease. It is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which is a species of bacterium.

Suppose you are experiencing symptoms such as a fever, headache, shivering, chills, and vomiting. In that case, your doctor may urge that you undergo this test. Generally speaking, a positive test result implies parasite infection, whereas a negative test result indicates that there is no infection.

Why done? 

The Malarial Antigen test detects Malarial Antigen in Blood. This test also aids in determining parasite load in blood. Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease, and the parasite enters the bloodstream after a mosquito bite. 

If you are experiencing signs or symptoms of malaria-like fever, such as trembling and chilling with headaches and nausea and vomiting with diarrhea, profuse sweating, and headache

Procedure: 

You'll have blood extracted from an arm vein. 

How does one prepare for the test? 

Fasting is required.

Required documents for Malarial Antigen Test:

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

After care: 

No particular type of care is required.

Cost of Malarial Antigen Test in Delhi: 

The Malarial Antigen Test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.