Visit a clinic, hospital, or laboratory for testing
Tell the healthcare worker your symptoms and travel history
Choose the test method recommended by the healthcare worker
For a rapid diagnostic test, a small finger-prick blood sample is taken
For a blood smear test, a blood sample is taken from a vein or finger prick
The sample is placed on a test strip or microscope slide
Wait for the result as instructed by the healthcare worker
Follow up with treatment or repeat testing if advised
Seek urgent medical care if symptoms are severe or worsening