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Malarial Antigen, Rapid Detection Test
This rapid blood test looks for malaria parasite antigens. Fever after travel to an area with malaria needs urgent same-day medical assessment.
Price for this test on its ownAED 225Test price AED 125
Clinical authorDr Nirupama SabhapathySpecialist Clinical Pathology
- Sample
- Whole Blood (EDTA)
- Laboratory turnaround
- 24 hours
- Collection
- Dubai
- Laboratory
- Intel Lab
Understanding the test
What does the Malarial Antigen Rapid Detection Test measure?
Also called Malaria Antigen
Rapid antigen detection can contribute to the urgent investigation of fever after travel to an area where malaria occurs. Give the clinician your travel dates and destinations.
When it may be requested
Rapidly investigating suspected malaria
Antigen testing can support urgent assessment of a person with relevant exposure and symptoms.
Confirming the diagnosis
Blood films can help confirm the finding and identify the species or level of infection.
Before your sample
Prepare for collection
SpecimenWhole Blood (EDTA)
Your checklist
Fasting is unnecessary. Take a record of travel locations, dates, fever onset and any antimalarial medicines to urgent medical assessment.
The clinician takes blood from a vein into a tube that keeps it from clotting. The collection team sends the labelled specimen to the laboratory.
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Understanding your result
24 hoursLaboratory turnaround
Result guideMalarial Antigen, Rapid Detection Test
Reading your result
A positive rapid result needs prompt clinical assessment. A negative result does not safely exclude malaria when the history still raises concern.
What can affect it
- A negative rapid test does not exclude malaria when clinical suspicion remains high.
From sample to follow-up
Your testing journey
Laboratory testMalarial Antigen, Rapid Detection Test
- Specimen
- Whole Blood (EDTA)
- Turnaround
- 24 hours
Open your laboratory report
Look for Malarial Antigen, Rapid Detection Test in your report. Use the sample type and collection time when comparing it with an earlier report.
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Discuss the next step
Share the rapid test report immediately with the assessing clinician and ask whether microscopy or repeat testing is needed.
Clinical expertise
Your laboratory team
Patient questions
Before you book
Can I safely wait for a routine home test if malaria is suspected?
Seek urgent medical care. A negative rapid test alone cannot exclude malaria, and the clinician may need microscopy or further samples promptly.
Why does my test stay positive after treatment?
The falciparum antigen the test detects can remain in the blood for weeks after the parasites have gone. That is why cure is judged by microscopy and by how you are clinically, not by repeating the antigen test.
What does a positive malaria antigen test mean?
A positive result means a malaria parasite protein was found in your blood. Seek urgent medical care. Blood films help confirm the finding, identify the species and measure how many red cells are affected, all of which can guide treatment.
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Sources & further reading
Written by Dr Nirupama Sabhapathy, Specialist Clinical Pathology. Medically reviewed by Dr Joyce Jose, Specialist Clinical Pathology, on .
Catalogue information and AED price checked on 2 November 2026. Clinical suitability, preparation, collection arrangements and turnaround are confirmed for your selected test.