Filaria Antigen

The Filaria Antigen test detects the presence of Filarial antigen in the blood. Filariasis is a parasitic disease of the human lymph system caused by Wuchereria bancrofti (W. bancrofti) leading to swelling or edema in the body. It spreads due to the bite of an infected mosquito. You may be advised this test if you have symptoms like lymphedema, hydrocele, and elephantiasis. Sometimes the result may be negative, however, it does not rule out the disease. Results should be co-related with clinical conditions and tests like thick smear microscopy to look for microfilaria. 

Note: The Filaria Antigen test is a qualitative rapid immunochromatographic test for the detection of Filarial antigens.