MALARIA PARASITE (MP), Blood Film

MALARIA PARASITE (MP), Blood Film


Sample TypeEDTA
Pre Test InformationNo specific preparation required
Report DeliveryAs Per Schedule
Home CollectionAvailable

Malaria parasites can be identified by examining under the microscope a drop of the patient's blood, spread out as a “blood smear” on a microscope slide. Prior to examination, the specimen is stained (most often with the Giemsa stain) to give the parasites a distinctive appearance.