Microfilaria parasite test is a pathology test performed to detect presence of a parasite named Wuchereria bancrofti. This test requires a venous blood sample to be collected at a specific time period in order to obtain the best results. Microfilaria test is performed at pathology laboratories equipped with modern medical equipment and advanced technology.
Microfilaria Parasite Test Cost in Various Indian CitiesWe have Microfilaria Parasite Test price information in 73 cities.
| City | Average Price | Starting Price | Price Upto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agra | Rs. 363.00 | Rs. 200.00 | Rs. 800.00 |
| Ahmedabad | Rs. 350.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 1200.00 |
| Allahabad | Rs. 416.00 | Rs. 80.00 | Rs. 900.00 |
| Anantapur | Rs. 262.00 | Rs. 170.00 | Rs. 350.00 |
| Aurangabad | Rs. 300.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 500.00 |
| Bangalore | Rs. 235.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 750.00 |
| Bhopal | Rs. 270.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 700.00 |
| Bhubaneswar | Rs. 322.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 550.00 |
| Bikaner | Rs. 298.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 400.00 |
| Chandigarh | Rs. 529.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 1100.00 |
| Chennai | Rs. 208.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 370.00 |
| Coimbatore | Rs. 200.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 600.00 |
| Cuttack | Rs. 450.00 | Rs. 250.00 | Rs. 650.00 |
| Dhanbad | Rs. 280.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 500.00 |
| Etawah | Rs. 675.00 | Rs. 600.00 | Rs. 750.00 |
| Faridabad | Rs. 486.00 | Rs. 194.00 | Rs. 900.00 |
| Ghaziabad | Rs. 595.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 1050.00 |
| Gorakhpur | Rs. 310.00 | Rs. 200.00 | Rs. 400.00 |
| Guntur | Rs. 330.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 750.00 |
| Gurgaon | Rs. 628.00 | Rs. 350.00 | Rs. 1050.00 |
| Guwahati | Rs. 364.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 750.00 |
| Gwalior | Rs. 226.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 350.00 |
| Howrah | Rs. 617.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 1000.00 |
| Hyderabad | Rs. 465.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 2000.00 |
| Indore | Rs. 610.00 | Rs. 180.00 | Rs. 1500.00 |
| Jaipur | Rs. 260.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 400.00 |
| Jalandhar | Rs. 660.00 | Rs. 200.00 | Rs. 900.00 |
| Jamshedpur | Rs. 429.00 | Rs. 90.00 | Rs. 900.00 |
| Jodhpur | Rs. 215.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 400.00 |
| Junagadh | Rs. 247.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 450.00 |
| Kanpur | Rs. 289.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 1200.00 |
| Kochi | Rs. 240.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 400.00 |
| Kolkata | Rs. 535.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 1500.00 |
| Kota | Rs. 330.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 900.00 |
| Kurnool | Rs. 220.00 | Rs. 110.00 | Rs. 300.00 |
| Lucknow | Rs. 278.00 | Rs. 60.00 | Rs. 800.00 |
| Ludhiana | Rs. 533.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 900.00 |
| Madurai | Rs. 165.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 250.00 |
| Mangalore | Rs. 191.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 700.00 |
| Meerut | Rs. 301.00 | Rs. 60.00 | Rs. 800.00 |
| MOHALI | Rs. 956.00 | Rs. 550.00 | Rs. 2000.00 |
| Mumbai | Rs. 436.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 1500.00 |
| Mysore | Rs. 240.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 400.00 |
| Nagpur | Rs. 327.00 | Rs. 250.00 | Rs. 400.00 |
| Nalgonda | Rs. 330.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 500.00 |
| Nashik | Rs. 480.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 1000.00 |
| Navi Mumbai | Rs. 358.00 | Rs. 80.00 | Rs. 1150.00 |
| Delhi | Rs. 438.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 1200.00 |
| Noida | Rs. 750.00 | Rs. 500.00 | Rs. 1050.00 |
| Patna | Rs. 349.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 1000.00 |
| Pondicherry | Rs. 230.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 500.00 |
| Pune | Rs. 542.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 1350.00 |
| Raipur | Rs. 470.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 1100.00 |
| Rajkot | Rs. 420.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 650.00 |
| Ranchi | Rs. 234.00 | Rs. 60.00 | Rs. 500.00 |
| Salem | Rs. 151.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 350.00 |
| Secunderabad | Rs. 660.00 | Rs. 240.00 | Rs. 800.00 |
| Siliguri | Rs. 286.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 750.00 |
| Solapur | Rs. 406.00 | Rs. 65.00 | Rs. 800.00 |
| Srikakulam | Rs. 360.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 600.00 |
| Srinagar | Rs. 375.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 700.00 |
| Surat | Rs. 386.00 | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 1000.00 |
| Thane | Rs. 1032.00 | Rs. 200.00 | Rs. 2500.00 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Rs. 210.00 | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 400.00 |
| Tirupati | Rs. 329.00 | Rs. 200.00 | Rs. 1000.00 |
| Valsad | Rs. 143.00 | Rs. 60.00 | Rs. 250.00 |
| Varanasi | Rs. 398.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 1200.00 |
| Vijayawada | Rs. 325.00 | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 600.00 |
| Visakhapatnam | Rs. 331.00 | Rs. 130.00 | Rs. 950.00 |
Filariasis is a disorder caused by Wuchereria bancrofti which is a thread like filamentous parasite. It gets in contact with human body via mosquito bite. Mosquitoes breeding in water infested with Wuchereria larvae are carriers of the disease. The parasite then invades the person's lymphatic system. This leads to signs and symptoms which are the earliest indication of filariasis. They prompt physicians to advise a Microfilaria parasite test. Some of these signs and symptoms are mentioned below.
Get a microfilaria parasite test done if you have any of the below mentioned symptoms:
- Lymphedema of unexplained origin
- Elephantiasis
- Unexplained fever
- Swollen lymph nodes
These symptoms are due to the adult parasite. Microfilaria test will detect presence of immature stages of the parasite which circulate in the bloodstream of an infected person.
Microfilaria test is performed in pathology labs equipped with adequate facilities for diagnosis of the Wuchereria Bancrofti parasite. A pathologist having expertise in the field of parasitology studies the blood samples obtained for microfilaria test.
Microfilaria are maximum in numbers in a patient's blood stream during night time. Therefore, blood sample for the test is preferably collected at night. A blood sample collected from a vein in the patient's upper arm is used. The sample is stored mixed with anticoagulants. A smear is prepared using the blood sample which is then studied under a high resolution microscope. Thicker the smear, better are the chances of diagnosing Wuchereria Bancrofti. A special chemical known as Geimsa stain is used to treat the slide. This allows for easy detection of the parasite. Normal values of Microfilaria parasite test are 100 kU/L.
Positive result Microfilaria parasite should be reported to an infectious disease specialist immediately. It is important to start treatment promptly avoid health complications. Regular physical examination and medical investigations should done periodically.
Patients may also be asked to undergo malaria parasite test to rule out the disorder. Additionally, a CBC test, hemogram, E.S.R test, may also be advised to the patient.
