Lab test

Peripheral Blood Smear for Malarial Parasite (PS for MP)

Key Details for PS for MP Test Purpose: To diagnose Malaria and identify the specific parasite species (e.g., P. falciparum, P. vivax). Procedure: A small blood sample is collected (usually from the finger or vein)…

Sample: Whole Blood EDTA
Preparation: No fasting needed
Report in: 18 hours
Collection: At your home

About this test

Key Details for PS for MP Test

Purpose: To diagnose Malaria and identify the specific parasite species (e.g., P. falciparum, P. vivax).
Procedure: A small blood sample is collected (usually from the finger or vein), stained with Giemsa or Leishman’s stain, and analyzed via thick (for detection) and thin (for identification) smears.
Symptoms Warranting Testing: Unexplained fever, chills, severe fatigue, anemia, headache, nausea, and jaundice.
Preparation: No special preparation or fasting is required.
Interpretation: A positive result shows parasites in the red blood cells, indicating an active malaria infection. A negative result might require repeated testing if symptoms persist.

Why PS for MP?

Species Detection: Identifies the species of the parasite, which is crucial for determining the correct treatment.
Parasite Load: Enables pathologists to quantify the parasite count.
Reliability: It is considered the gold standard for diagnosing Malaria, offering high sensitivity when performed correctly.

Preparation

No fasting is needed for this test. You can book any available slot.
Keep your doctor’s prescription or test request handy if you have one, and take regular medicines as your doctor has advised.
Tell the sample collector if you take blood thinners, and wear a sleeve that rolls above the elbow.

How home sample collection works

1
Choose your tests
Add single tests or a package to the cart and check fasting needs.
2
Pick a collection slot
Half-hour slots from 30 minutes ahead, up to 10 days out. Pay online.
3
A sample collector visits
They confirm the visit with a one-time code, then take the sample.
4
Report in your account
The lab uploads the report and you are notified to download it.

Where we collect samples at home

Lab tests with home sample collection reach 70 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:

Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Peripheral Blood Smear for Malarial Parasite (PS for MP) cost in Hyderabad?

Peripheral Blood Smear for Malarial Parasite (PS for MP) costs ₹229 on Aish Health in Hyderabad, down from ₹499. There is no separate home collection fee; any GST or busy-hour charge is shown before you pay.

Do I need to fast before Peripheral Blood Smear for Malarial Parasite (PS for MP)?

No, fasting is not needed for this test, so you can book any available slot.

When will I get the Peripheral Blood Smear for Malarial Parasite (PS for MP) report?

The expected report time is 18 hours. The partner lab uploads the report as a PDF to your order and you are notified to download it.

What sample is collected for Peripheral Blood Smear for Malarial Parasite (PS for MP)?

Whole Blood EDTA sample is collected at your home by a sample collector.

Can I cancel a lab test booking?

Yes. Cancel before a sample collector accepts or more than 1 hour before the slot for a full refund. Within 1 hour of the slot there is no refund, and once the sample collector is on the way the booking can no longer be cancelled.

Can I book tests for a family member?

Yes. Add them as a family member in your account and choose them as the patient when booking, so the report is filed under their name.

Can I pay cash when the sample is collected?

No. Lab tests booked on the website or app are paid online when you book, by card, UPI or your Aish Health wallet.

₹229

₹49954% off