Malaria Test in Pune : Book Now
Get Malaria Test near you in Pune with Pathofast Lab. Malaria Test price in Pune is Rs.160. Book home visit now. The test helps to detect fever due to malaria infection from mosquitoes
Procedure of Malaria Test in PuneView All
The Malaria Test is a diagnostic procedure that requires a whole blood sample to detect the presence of malaria parasites in the body.The test requires a single blood sample with no special preparation. The sample will be collected by a phlebotomist, by inserting a needle in the vein of your arm.
- Fasting : Fasting is not necessary for Malaria Test.
- Timing : The sample can be provided at any time.
- Medications : Usual medications can be taken before testing.
Reasons to get a Malaria Test in Pune View All
A Malaria Test helps to detect malaria infection and diagnose the cause of fever.
- Detect Malaria : Confirms presence of malaria parasites in the blood.
- Fever Diagnosis : Helps to find cause of fever is malaria-related, and helps correlate symptoms like liver swelling
- Fatigue, weakness and anemia : Fever with fatigue and feeling tired are other signs of malaria.
Why choose Pathofast Lab for Malaria Test in Pune? View All
Pathofast Lab Pune is a safe and reliable and top rated lab providing accurate reports for a variety of blood tests in Pune.
- Safe and Hygienic Blood Collection Our lab technicians are trained in painless, safe and sterile blood collection
- Quality Control: We follow rigid quality control protocols for dengue testing including inbuilt quality controls
- Rapid Malaria Test: Pathofast Lab meticulously uses microscopy and lateral flow immunochromatography for precise malaria diagnosis.
How to book Malaria Test in Pune? View All
You can book a Malaria Test in Pune by calling us or booking online.
- Call or Book Online Call us at 02049304930 or click here to book online.
- Lab Center: The lab is located at 2nd Floor, Manisha Terrace, 411001, Moledina Rd, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra 411001. Click here for directions. Home sample collection is also available all over Pune.
- Lab Timings: You can visit the lab from Monday-Saturday between 8.30 am and 6 pm for sample collection. Home visits are available between 7.30 am and 2 pm throughout the week.
What does a malaria report mean?View All
A malaria test report tells you whether malarial parasites are present in your blood. Malaria is a parasite and should normally not be found in the blood. There are 4 major types of malarial parasites, and your report will contain a result "Positive" if any of them is detected. A "negative" malaria result means that no malarial paraiste was found in your blood sample.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is malaria?
Malaria is a parasitic infection caused by the bite of the anopheles mosquito. There are different types of Malaria namely, falciparum, vivax, ovale and malariae.
How soon after malaria can this test detect infection?
The test can detect malaria as soon as the patient shows fever.
Which is the best test for malaria?
Rapid malarial test together with microscopy is considered to be the gold standard for routine screening of malaria infection.
What is the normal range for Malaria Test results?
A normal Malaria Test is negative.
How do the types of malaria differ in their symptoms and test results?
The types of malaria, caused by different Plasmodium species (P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae, and P. knowlesi), differ in symptoms such as severity and recurrence patterns, with P. falciparum often causing the most severe symptoms, and these variations are reflected in test results through species-specific antigens or nucleic acids detected in diagnostic tests.
What can a CBC reveal about malaria infection?
A CBC (Complete Blood Count) can reveal signs of malaria infection by indicating anemia due to the destruction of red blood cells and the presence of thrombocytopenia, which is a low platelet count. Our lab also does peripheral blood smear together with CBC test and so we can directly detect malaria on this test as well.
What is considered a normal range for malaria parasites in a blood test?
A normal range for malaria parasites in a blood test is zero, as any presence of malaria parasites indicates infection.
Can I get Malaria Test at home in Pune?
Yes, if you are looking for Malaria Test at home in Pune then look no further than Pathofast Lab Pune. Our lab is located conveniently in the center of Pune and we also offer home sample collection for the Malaria Test in various areas of Pune.
Getting a Malaria Test near me is possible with our home sample collection services
Home Sample Collection is Available for Malaria Test at the following locations in Pune :
- Jangli Maharaj Nagar
- Ravet
- Viman Nagar
- Shastrinagar, Yerawada
- NIBM Undri Road, Kondhwa
- Camp
- Aundh
- Baner
- Dattwadi
- Undri
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Kalyani Nagar
- Koregaon Park
- Sadashiv Peth
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