Malaria Screening Panel
- Category
- Fever
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
Combines a malaria rapid antigen test (P. falciparum and P. vivax) with a malaria smear examined under the microscope.
Using both methods improves the chance of detecting malaria and identifies the species and parasite load, guiding treatment.
Fever lasting more than 2–3 days, chills, body ache, rash, headache or vomiting — especially in monsoon season.
No fasting needed.
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The rapid test is quick and sensitive; the smear confirms the species and shows how many parasites are present.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 11–35 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.