Microfilaria Antibody Test – Short Description:

The microfilaria antibody test detects antibodies produced in response to infection with microfilariae, the larval form of parasitic worms, such as those causing lymphatic filariasis or onchocerciasis (river blindness). These parasitic infections are transmitted by mosquito bites and can lead to symptoms like swelling, itching, and in severe cases, disability. The test helps diagnose current or past infections by identifying the body’s immune response to the microfilarial larvae.