The new Sysmex analysers are not only capable to determine hemocytometry, but are at the same time capable to detect malaria parasites directly. Interestingly, not only the asexual stages of the parasites are detected but the gametocytes as well. This may be very important as gametocyte carriers are known to play a crucial role in malaria transmission. Gametocytes are presently detected by light microscopy or by PCR, however these techniques are limited; the sensitivity of light microscopy is relatively low and PCR is too complex to perform in most rural sub-Saharan African settings. The new Sysmex hematology analysers are easy to operate at low costs and may as such become an important tool for malaria elimination programs. No data are presently available about gametocyte density in Burkina Faso in a large population, nor is the lower level of detection of gametocytes using the sysmex analyzers known.