MICROFILARIA DETECTION
| Filariasis is a disease resulting from parasitization by thread like of filiform worms called filariae. The embryos circulate in lymphatic tissues and blood as microfilaria leading to Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Elephantiasis and Tropical eosinophilia. |
Pre-test Information : Specimen to be drawn between 12 midnight to 2 a.m |
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Report Delivery : Daily |
MICROFILARIA DETECTION
| Test Code | M-033 |
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| Test Description | **MICROFILARIA DETECTION |
| Clinical Category | PARASITIC INFECTION |
| Sample | 2 air dried peripheral blood smears (1 thick and 1 thin) OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) whole blood in EDTA tube OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) Hydrocele fluid. Draw specimen between 12 midnight to 2 a.m |
| Method/Technology | Microscopy |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |