Price:
Rs. 370.00
Sample Type: EDTA Blood
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You can make the payment to the technician at the time of collection
- Your sample will then be transported to the nearest collection center and will be centrifuged before sending to the lab for processing.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours or as per defined TAT for Tests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
What does this test include?
Detection of malaria parasites by examining the concentrated buffy coat layer using fluorescence microscopy at Metropolis Healthcare.
How does Metropolis Healthcare perform this test?
By processing EDTA blood through specialized centrifugation and fluorescence staining methods for enhanced parasite visualization.
Who should take this test?
Individuals with high fever, chills, sweating, fatigue, and those with travel history or residence in malaria-endemic areas.
Is fasting required for this test?
No fasting or special preparation is required before sample collection.
Why is this test important?
It enables early diagnosis and detection of low-level parasitemia that may be missed by routine smear examination.
How fast are results available from Metropolis Healthcare?
Results are typically available the same day for faster clinical decision-making.
Can this test differentiate malaria species?
QBC primarily detects the presence of malaria parasites; confirmatory species identification may require antigen testing or PCR.
Is this test useful for monitoring treatment response?
It helps with initial diagnosis; follow-up monitoring is usually done with smear microscopy or antigen testing