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* Microscopic diagnosis | |||
* Antigen detection | |||
* Molecular diagnosis | |||
* [[Serology]] | |||
* [[Drug resistance]] tests | |||
In addition to ordering the malaria specific diagnostic tests described above, the health-care provider should conduct an initial workup and request: | |||
* [[Complete blood count]] | |||
* Routine chemistry panel | |||
In the event that the person does test positive for malaria, additional tests will be useful in determining whether the patient has uncomplicated or severe manifestations of the infection. Specifically, these tests can detect: | |||
* Severe [[anemia]] | |||
* [[Hypoglycemia]] | |||
* [[Renal failure]] | |||
* [[Hyperbilirubinemia]] | |||
* [[Acid-base disturbances]] | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Laboratory Findings
Whenever possible, the diagnosis of malaria should always be confirmed by laboratory tests. These should include: