Rapid Malaria Antigen Test | Lahalak Medical Platform
Immediate results detecting malaria parasite proteins, aiding in early diagnosis and rapid therapeutic intervention, especially in urgent or remote clinical situations.
Scientific name: Rapid Malaria Antigen Test
Rapid test to detect specific antigens (proteins) of malaria parasite in peripheral blood, using lateral flow immunoassay technique (digital or strip type). Usually detects specific antigens like HRP-2/pLDH produced by Plasmodium parasites, especially the fatal type Plasmodium falciparum. Used as rapid diagnostic test (RDT) that complements or prec...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Perform a rapid blood test to detect malaria antigens.
- Consult your doctor to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required before drawing a blood sample (usually from the fingertip).
- The manufacturer's instructions regarding the amount of blood, the method of addition, and the reading time must be followed precisely to obtain an accurate result.
- Any positive result (especially in non-endemic areas) or negative result with strong symptoms must be confirmed by microscopic examination of the blood.
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