Malaria Testing Protocol: Guide for Healthcare Workers

Dec 01, 2025

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This guide outlines the proper protocol for testing and treating suspected cases of malaria, emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis based on test results and patient symptoms.

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Malaria Testing Protocol: Guide for Healthcare Workers

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No Was patient tested by the observed health worker despite recommendation not to test? Do not treat for malariad Negative Does patient have suspected malariaa ? No Do not test Test result? Not availablec Yesb Positive Treat for malariad Negative Do not treat for malaria Yes Treat for malariad Sign of severe illness?e Test result? Yes Not availablec No Do not treat for malariad,f Was patient tested? Positive Test patients of all ages Yes Treat for malaria No Does patient have other causeg of fever? Treat for malaria Nob Yes Do not treat for malaria; treat other illnesses

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