A microfilaria test involves examination of the blood smear to identify the existence of microfilariae in blood. Usually, a microfilariae blood test is conducted at night to coincide with the appearance of microfilariae. The microfilaria test procedure requires a blood sample either from the finger prick, earlobe or venous blood. There are a number of tests to identify the presence of microfilariae in one’s body. Some of such tests are includes, Thick blood smear, thin blood smear, membrane filtration method, quantitative blood count, serological test and so on.

For pets, annual heartworm microfilariae test is recommended to ensure that your pets are not infected by this serious disease.

Some of the microfilariae symptoms in humans may include the following symptoms:

• Fever

• Skin exfoliation

• Testicular pain

• Genital or limb swelling

• Inguinal