Malaria test (RDT or smear)

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Malaria rapid diagnostic test (antigen) or smear. Why it is done: Any fever in or after travel to a malaria area. DigiNepal SI द्वारा उद्धृत स्रोतों से तैयार · सामान्य जानकारी, निदान नहीं · स्वास्थ्यकर्मी से सलाह लें

स्रोत: SI (analytes, refranges, critical); LOINC; MedlinePlus Lab Tests (reference)

Why it is done

Any fever in or after travel to a malaria area.

Preparation

No preparation. No single typical range given here. Ranges vary by lab, age and sex; use the range on your report. High values may mean: Reactive means malaria; species guides treatment. Low values may mean: Non-reactive; repeat if fever continues. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

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सामान्य प्रश्न

Malaria test (RDT or smear) क्यों किया जाता है?
Any fever in or after travel to a malaria area.

Malaria test (RDT or smear) के लिए तैयारी/उपवास चाहिए?
No preparation. No single typical range given here. Ranges vary by lab, age and sex; use the range on your report. High values may mean: Reactive means malaria; species guides treatment. Low values may mean: Non-reactive; repeat if fever continues. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.