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Malaria is a parasitic infection caused by the Plasmodium species of protozoa. It is transmitted through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Infectious disease testing for malaria is used to diagnose the presence of the parasite in a patient's blood. Diagnostic tests for malaria include rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), microscopy, and molecular tests. RDTs are the most commonly used tests, as they are easy to use and provide results in a short amount of time. Microscopy is the gold standard for malaria diagnosis, as it is the most accurate method. Molecular tests are also used to detect the presence of the parasite, but they are more expensive and require specialized equipment. Companies in the malaria testing market include Abbott, Alere, Bio-Rad, Cepheid, DiaSorin, Hologic, and Roche. Show Less Read more