The diagnosis of<unk>  is confirmed by the identification of the<unk>  parasite in the patient's blood under microscopy.   Laboratory tests may also reveal anemia with decreased hemoglobin, hematocrit, and haptoglobin in addition to either a decreased or increased leukocyte count.  Biochemistry may reveal hypoglycemia, elevated LDH, acidosis, and mild hyponatremia due to vomiting and diarrhea. In severe disease, elevated creatinine, proteinuria, and hemoglobinuria may be present secondary to renal failure.  Other<unk> -specific tests include: the antigen detection test, PCR, and serology test for the presence of antibodies against the plasmodium. Drug resistance tests should also be performed to assess the susceptibility of the microorganism to the antimalarial drugs.
Malaria laboratory findings
Trench fever laboratory findings
Relapsing fever laboratory findings
Babesiosis laboratory findings
Coronavirus laboratory findings
Filariasis laboratory findings
Scrub typhus laboratory findings
Leptospirosis laboratory findings