Malaria Antigen Test
Also called: Malaria Rapid Test, Malaria Card Test, MP Antigen
Rapid test for malaria parasites — result in minutes, sensitive for both P. vivax and P. falciparum.
- Duration
- 5 min
- Report
- Same day
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not needed
What this test is
The malaria antigen test is a rapid card test that detects proteins from malarial parasites in your blood. It catches both Plasmodium vivax (the most common form in India) and the more dangerous Plasmodium falciparum. Result is available within an hour. Useful when fever pattern suggests malaria — typically chills, high fever, then sweating in cycles.
When you need this test
- Fever with chills in monsoon or post-monsoon season
- Recent travel to malaria-prone regions
- Fever with low platelets and headache
How to prepare
- No fasting required.
- Best done during a fever spike — parasite count is highest at that time.
- Mention any recent travel to malarial regions.
- Bring any peripheral smear reports from previous days if you have them.
Why DiagnoHouse for this test
NABL-accredited lab
Quality-audited blood, urine, and stool analysis.
Home collection
Free across Pimpri-Chinchwad. Sample picked up at your time slot.
Same-day reports
Most pathology reports ready within 4 hours of collection.
Calibrated equipment
Analysers calibrated daily; quality controls run with every batch.
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FAQs
Should I do a smear instead?
A peripheral smear is more sensitive in expert hands and shows the parasite species and density. For rapid screening, the antigen test is faster.How accurate is it?
Over 95% sensitive for P. falciparum, ~90% for P. vivax. Negative test with strong symptoms — repeat or do a smear.
Need help choosing?
Not sure if this is the right test for you? Have a doctor's note? Call or WhatsApp — guidance is free.
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