MICROFILARIA (MF)

Preparation: Fasting is generally not requiredProcedure: A blood sample is drawn from a vein, usually in the arm.Description:The Microfilaria test detects microfilariae, the larval stage of parasitic worms (filarial worms) that cause diseases such as lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis), loiasis, and onchocerciasis (river blindness). This test is crucial for diagnosing filarial infections, which are transmitted through mosquito bites.