Quick answer
The Malaria Parasite Test (MP Smear) costs ₹350 in Hyderabad, the same as every other city. You can give the blood sample at three centres in Hyderabad (Bowenpally, Film Nagar and Madhapur), or at home within Hyderabad. No fasting is needed. The report is usually ready the same day.
Hyderabad has three Live Line centres: Bowenpally (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM), Film Nagar (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM) and Madhapur (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Bowenpally and Film Nagar stay open until 8:00 PM, the latest in the city. Home collection covers Hyderabad addresses with PIN codes starting 500; it is free within 10 km of the nearest centre and ₹15 per km beyond.
The nearest other Live Line cities are Medak (77 km), Jangaon (80 km) and Mahabubnagar (90 km), each charging the same ₹350 for this test.
Where to get the Malaria Parasite test in Hyderabad
Bowenpally, Secunderabad
H.No. 8-7-177/48/11, 12, 13 & 14, Flat No. 104 & 105, Ground Floor, Sai Vishwam Arcade, Bowenpally, Secunderabad, Hyderabad 500011
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Home ECG ₹899
Film Nagar, Shaikpet
Plot No. C-65, 1st Floor, Road No. 15, Film Nagar, Shaikpet, Hyderabad 500096
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Madhapur
Plot No. 4 to 11, Survey No. 78, Patrika Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad 500081
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Malaria Parasite test at home in Hyderabad
Home sample collection for Hyderabad PIN codes starting with 500. Same test price. Free within 10 km of our centre, ₹15/km beyond.
About the Malaria Parasite Test (MP Smear)
The Malaria Parasite test, often written as MP or smear for MP, is one of the most trusted tests for fever in India. A drop of your blood is spread on a glass slide, stained and examined under a microscope. Malaria testing uses two kinds of smear. A thick smear helps to find parasites even when there are few of them, and a thin smear helps to identify which species is present.
- Parameters
- 3
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Report
- Same day
Preparation
- No fasting is needed, and the sample can be taken at any time of day. Do not wait for the next fever spike if your doctor wants it now.
- If you can, give the sample before the first dose of malaria medicine, unless a doctor has told you to start treatment first.
- Tell the staff about any malaria medicine already taken, because it can clear parasites and lead to a negative smear.
- Mention when the fever began and any recent travel.
Normal range
| Parameter | Typical reference range |
|---|---|
| Expected result | Malaria parasite not seen |
| If parasites are seen | Species named, such as P. vivax or P. falciparum, often with the stage and sometimes a parasite count |
This test reports what is seen on the slide, so there is no numeric normal range. One negative smear does not completely rule out malaria. Ranges are typical adult values and vary between labs, age and sex. Always use the range printed on your report and discuss results with your doctor.
Why book with Live Line in Hyderabad?
- Local centres in Bowenpally, Secunderabad, Film Nagar, Shaikpet and Madhapur
- Same price as every city: ₹350
- Book online in 3 simple steps, pay at the visit
- Serving patients across Hyderabad district
Malaria Parasite test in Hyderabad – FAQs
How much is the Malaria Parasite test in Hyderabad?
₹350 at every Live Line centre in Hyderabad and for home collection in the city. GST (18%) is added at checkout.
Which Live Line centre in Hyderabad should I go to?
Bowenpally, Secunderabad: H.No. 8-7-177/48/11, 12, 13 & 14, Flat No. 104 & 105, Ground Floor, Sai Vishwam Arcade, Bowenpally, Secunderabad, PIN 500011, open 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Film Nagar, Shaikpet: Plot No. C-65, 1st Floor, Road No. 15, Film Nagar, Shaikpet, PIN 500096, open 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Madhapur: Plot No. 4 to 11, Survey No. 78, Patrika Nagar, Madhapur, PIN 500081, open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Call +91 86399 19569 before you travel if you are unsure which is closer.
Is home collection for the Malaria Parasite test available at my Hyderabad address?
If your PIN code starts with 500, yes. Choose home sample collection at checkout and drop a pin on the map. Home sample collection is free within 10 km of the nearest Live Line centre. Beyond 10 km, a travel charge of ₹15 per km applies, worked out from your location and shown at checkout before you pay.
I live outside Hyderabad. Where else can I take the test?
The closest other Live Line cities are Medak, 77 km away (Health Care Diagnostics); Jangaon, 80 km away (Near Bus Depot); Mahabubnagar, 90 km away (New Town). The price is the same everywhere.
Other tests in Hyderabad
Malaria Parasite test near Hyderabad
- Malaria Parasite in Medak · 77 km
- Malaria Parasite in Jangaon · 80 km
- Malaria Parasite in Mahabubnagar · 90 km
- Malaria Parasite in Nalgonda · 91 km
- Malaria Parasite in Nagarkurnool · 102 km
- Malaria Parasite in Kamareddy · 105 km
Medical disclaimer: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified doctor to interpret your results and before starting or changing any treatment.