Microfilaria Detection Test and Its Price in Delhi, India

Microfilaria is a parasite that is known for causing extremely rare disease called lymphatic filariasis. Microfilaria gets spread through infected mosquitos to a healthy human. These infected mosquitos deposit this infection causing parasite that travels to the lymph system and cause the disease.

Most of the cases goes unnoticed as there are no symptoms but in the rare cases these parasites can cause chronic damage to the human lymph system and due to this damage swelling in legs arms and genitals occur. lymphatic filariasis increases the probability of catching those bacterial infections that are known to harden the skin.

This infection is preventable by yearly taking the drugs made for the prevention of lymphatic filariasis.

Specimen required for Microfilaria Detection Test

• Blood is taken as sample for this test
• As microfilariae has a tendency to circulate in blood at night, the sample should also be collected at night so that the test will be reliable and accurate for a right diagnosis.

When to get tested for this test

If you are having following symptoms

• Inflammation in body
• Build up of fluid in lymphatic system
• Inflammation in your arms, legs, breast and vulva accompanied by fluid build up
• Swelling in scrotum
• Weak immune system

Documents required for Microfilaria Detection Test

• Doctor’s prescription
• A valid government issued id proof

What is the Cost of Microfilaria Detection Test?

Cost of Microfilaria Detection Test can be from INR 200 to INR 400.

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Ganesh diagnostic has made their name in pathology industry by years of hard work and our patient’s trust in our ability. Our Laboratories are driven by the latest machines that provides reports that are highly accurate.