Malaria
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by parasitic protozoans. It is characterized by fever, chills, and flu-like illness. It is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions.
Common Symptoms
- Fever and chills (cyclic)
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Fatigue
- Nausea and vomiting
Clinical Sources
- Malaria: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & PreventionCleveland Clinic
- Malaria | MedlinePlusMedlinePlus
Diagnostic Lab Tests
Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Malaria:
HIV Proviral DNA PCR
The HIV Proviral DNA PCR test detects the genetic material of the HIV-1 virus that has bee...
HSV 1 & 2 IgM
The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 and 2 IgM test detects immunoglobulin M antibodies, which...
DNA TB PCR
The DNA TB PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test is a rapid molecular diagnostic tool used ...
AFB Culture (Conventional)
The Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Culture is a laboratory test used to grow and identify mycobac...
TB GeneXpert (RT-PCR)
The TB GeneXpert is a molecular test that uses Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR...
CMV DNA Quantitative
The Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA Quantitative test, often performed via Polymerase Chain Reac...
BCR-ABL Translocation
The BCR-ABL test is a highly specific molecular test that looks for a genetic abnormality ...
Malaria Parasite - QBC Method
The Quantitative Buffy Coat (QBC) method is a specialized fluorescent microscopy technique...
ALL Multiplex PCR 28 Translocations (MedGenome)
This is a highly specialized molecular diagnostic test using Multiplex Polymerase Chain Re...
Toxoplasma PCR
The Toxoplasma PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test is a molecular diagnostic tool used to...
COVID-19 RT-PCR
The Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) is the gold standard for dete...
EGFR by ARMS PCR
The EGFR (Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor) mutation test using ARMS PCR (Amplification Re...
Urine Protein / Creatinine Ratio
The Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio (UPCR) is a diagnostic tool used to estimate the amount...
COVID-19 - Antibody
The COVID-19 Antibody test (also known as a serology test) looks for antibodies (IgG, IgM,...
Protein Creatinine Ratio
The Protein Creatinine Ratio (PCR) is a diagnostic tool used to estimate the amount of pro...
COVID RT PCR
The COVID-19 Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test is the 'gold st...
HSV 1 IgM
The HSV 1 IgM test is a serological assay used to detect Immunoglobulin M antibodies again...
AML Comboquest 9
AML Comboquest 9 is a specialized molecular panel designed to identify key genetic mutatio...
ALL Multiplex Panel
The ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) Multiplex Panel is a specialized molecular diagnost...
HSV 1 & 2 DNA Qualitative PCR
The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 & 2 DNA Qualitative PCR test uses Polymerase Chain Reacti...
Translocation PML/RARa Quant. RT-PCR (MRD)
This is a highly sensitive molecular test using Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Re...
Urethral Swab Culture and Sensitivity
Urethral Swab Culture and Sensitivity is a diagnostic laboratory procedure used to identif...
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Antigen Detection
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a unique bacterium that lacks a cell wall, making it naturally re...
Peripheral Smear for MP
The Peripheral Smear for Malarial Parasite (MP) is the gold standard diagnostic tool for m...
HCV (Tridot)
The HCV (Tridot) test is a rapid visual antigen-antibody immunoassay used for the qualitat...
TB IgM
The TB IgM test is a serological assay designed to detect Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodie...
COVID Panel Bio Chemistry
The COVID Biochemistry Panel is a cluster of laboratory tests used to monitor the physiolo...
MTB PCR Any Sample
The Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test is a molecular d...
BCR/ABL Quantification
The BCR-ABL1 quantification test uses Real-Time Quantitative PCR (RQ-PCR) to measure the a...
Semen for Culture and Sensitivity
The Semen Culture and Sensitivity test is a microbiological procedure used to detect and i...
HLA B 27 Disease Association PCR
HLA-B27 (Human Leukocyte Antigen B27) is a specific surface antigen found on white blood c...
HSV 2 IgM
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2) is the primary cause of genital herpes. The IgM test i...
EGFR Gene Mutation Analysis
The Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) is a protein on the surface of cells that help...
HBV DNA PCR Viral Load
The HBV DNA PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test is a highly sensitive molecular assay tha...
BCR/ABL Quantitative PCR
The BCR-ABL1 quantitative test measures the amount of the BCR-ABL1 fusion transcript in th...
HCV IgM
The HCV IgM test detects Immunoglobulin M antibodies against the Hepatitis C virus. IgM is...
Urine For Spot Creatinine
Creatinine is a waste product produced by muscle metabolism at a relatively constant rate....
H.C.V. ELISA
The HCV ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) is a screening test used to detect antib...
CSF For Culture & Sensitivity (Radiometric)
Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) is used to identify the specifi...
RVAB DNA PCR
RVAB DNA PCR (often referring to a specific viral DNA such as Rotavirus DNA or a less comm...
BCR-ABL Gene Rearrangement
The BCR-ABL test detects a specific genetic abnormality known as the Philadelphia chromoso...
Synovial Fluid For ADA Levels
Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) is an enzyme involved in purine metabolism. It is primarily foun...
HIV RNA PCR
The HIV RNA PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test, often called a 'Viral Load' test, is a m...
H.I.V. ELISA
The HIV ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) is a screening test designed to detect a...
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