Q. How does malaria spread?
Malaria spreads through the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito. When this mosquito bites humans, the parasites of malaria get transferred to humans and reach the liver. After that, the parasites enter healthy red blood cells (RBCs) and continue to grow and multiply. Then, they destroy the RBCs, burst to form daughter parasites, and infect other healthy RBCs.
Q. What are the symptoms of malaria?
The symptoms of malaria include chills, high fever, sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach pain, fatigue, and muscle pain. If you notice any of these, consult a doctor immediately.
Q. What are the different diagnostic tests for malaria?
Some of the common tests to diagnose and detect malaria include microscopic examination of blood smears (Blood Film Examination), rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), nucleic acid-based tests, serological tests, and antigen capture assays.
Q. When can a malaria test be advised?
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a malaria test for individuals who show symptoms of malaria fever, like chills, fever, body aches, headache, fatigue, etc., or have recently traveled to an area where malaria is common.
Q. What are the different names of a malaria test?
A malaria test is also known by the names peripheral smear examination for the malarial parasite, malaria microscopy, and malaria parasite/blood parasite identification.
Q. Do negative test results of a Malarial Parasite Identification test mean that malaria is not there?
No, negative results do not confirm the absence of malaria. The negative results might be due to the absence of malarial parasites in the prepared peripheral blood smear. In such cases, your doctor may advise you a re-test if the symptoms of malaria persist or worsen.
Q. How does a malaria test kit or malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) work?
A malaria test kit or malaria RDT detects specific antigens (proteins) produced by malaria parasites in the blood of infected individuals. This way it provides evidence of the presence of malaria parasite in human blood. Some RDTs can detect only one species of the malaria parasite (Plasmodium falciparum or P. vivax) while others detect multiple species (P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae and P. ovale).
Q. Are malaria and dengue the same thing?
No, malaria and dengue are two different diseases. Malaria is a parasitic infection, whereas dengue is a viral infection.
Q. How can I recover from malaria?
If your malaria test results are positive, consult your doctor without delay. The doctor will provide appropriate treatment depending on your condition, including antimalarial medicines. Include vitamin A- and vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables, such as pineapple, oranges, grapes, berries, lemon, beetroot, carrot, papaya, and sweet lime, in your diet as these vitamins help to detoxify the body and boost immunity.
Q. Can I schedule an online booking for a Malarial Parasite Identification test in Guntur?
Yes. In Guntur, you can schedule a Malarial Parasite Identification test with Tata 1mg Labs. The test is easy to book, cost-effective, and available with a comprehensive report.
Q. Is a Malarial Parasite Identification test eligible for home sample collection in Guntur?
Yes, a Malarial Parasite Identification test is eligible for home sample collection in Guntur. With Tata 1mg Labs, you can schedule a test at your convenience, and select a date and time for sample collection that fits your schedule.
Q. What is the procedure to book a Malarial Parasite Identification test with Tata 1mg Labs in Guntur?
The process to book a Malarial Parasite Identification test with Tata 1mg Labs in Guntur is quite straightforward. To schedule a test online, follow these steps: 1). Go to the Lab Tests section on the Tata 1mg website. 2). Add your preferred test to the shopping cart. 3). Choose a time and day that works for you as long as you also take the essential prerequisites into account. 4). A confirmation notification will be sent to you with all the details once the booking is complete.
Q. How much does a Malarial Parasite Identification test cost in Guntur?
We at Tata 1mg understand the importance of affordable healthcare and therefore provide lab tests at a pocket-friendly budget. A Malarial Parasite Identification test in Guntur is available at Rs. 159.
Q. What is the estimated turnaround time for the results of a Malarial Parasite Identification test in Guntur?
Tata 1mg Labs understands the importance of timely results and strives to deliver them quickly. On average, we deliver the results of a Malarial Parasite Identification test in Guntur in 36 hours.