
Laboratory test
Malarial Antigen
Malarial Antigen: 3 parameters from a blood sample, no fasting.
Also known as
Malaria Antigen Test
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- Same day / 24 hours
- Parameters
- 3
What is the Malarial Antigen?
Malarial Antigen includes Malarial Antigen, Plasmodium vivax Antigen, Plasmodium falciparum Antigen. The listed sample is Blood (Whole Blood). The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the Malarial Antigen measure?
3 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Other measurements3 parameters
| Parameter | Catalogue method |
|---|---|
| Malarial Antigen | |
| Plasmodium vivax Antigen | Rapid immunoassay |
| Plasmodium falciparum Antigen | Rapid immunoassay |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
Malarial Antigen: sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Not required.
- You do not need to fast for this test. A blood sample will be drawn from a vein or by finger-prick, ideally while you have fever.
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3 parameters · No fasting required · Report time: Same day / 24 hours
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