About this test
Malaria – parasite smear (species/density) or rapid PV/PF antigen; best during fever.
Parameters
2 parameters available in the current test details.
- Plasmodium falciparum antigen
- Plasmodium vivax antigen
Sample & preparation
- Sample
- EDTA whole blood
- Sample volume
- 2 mL
- Preparation
- No special preparation
- Transport temperature
- 2–8 °C
- Expected report time
- Same day
Confirm preparation and reporting time with OnePLUS when booking. Your referring clinician can advise which investigation is appropriate.