Test Name:
Microfilaria Detection by Skin Snip ( skin snip)
Department:
Pathology
Available Centres:
Ikeja, Igando, TBS, Subol, Ikorodu, Victoria Island, Gbagada, Abuadth, Ahmadiyya, Ibadan, Delsuth
Test description:
This test helps detect filaria in tissues eg skin. Filaria infection can cause Lymphagitis, Lymphadenitis, Elephantiasis and Tropical eosinophilia
Pretest information:
No special preparation required
TAT:
Daily