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The Advanced Fever Panel with Dengue, Malaria and Typhoid Tests costs ₹2,199 and covers 8 tests (44 parameters). An 8-test fever panel with dengue NS1 and dengue antibody tests, malaria smear, Widal for typhoid, CBC, ESR, CRP and urine routine. None of the tests needs fasting. Reports are usually ready within 24 hours.
During the monsoon, a sudden high fever leaves families with one worry: is it dengue? This 8-test panel is for people with high fever, severe body ache, headache or pain behind the eyes, and for anyone with fever when dengue, malaria or typhoid are around locally. It asks: which of these infections could this be, and has my blood count been affected?
Dengue needs two kinds of test because the infection changes over time. The NS1 antigen test is most useful in the first five days of fever, while dengue antibody serology turns positive later, so having both helps whether you test early or late. CBC tracks platelets, which doctors follow closely in dengue. The malaria smear, Widal, ESR, CRP and urine routine cover other common causes.
A report alone does not tell you that you are safe. Dengue can worsen just as the fever drops, so your doctor may ask for repeat platelet counts over several days. Severe belly pain, repeated vomiting, bleeding gums, black stools, drowsiness or cold hands and feet need emergency care, whatever the report says.
Tests included (8 tests · 44 parameters)
CBC Test (Complete Blood Count)13 parameters
Checks haemoglobin, red cells, white cells and platelets to screen for anaemia, infection and blood disorders.
- Haemoglobin
- Packed Cell Volume (PCV)
- RBC Count
- MCV
- MCH
- MCHC
- Total WBC Count
- Neutrophils
- Lymphocytes
- Eosinophils
- Monocytes
- Basophils
- Platelet Count
ESR Test (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)1 parameter
A simple marker of inflammation used in infections, arthritis and autoimmune conditions.
- ESR (1st hour)
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test1 parameter
Measures a protein the liver releases within hours of inflammation or infection, useful for judging how active an illness is and whether treatment is working.
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Dengue NS1 Antigen Test1 parameter
Detects a dengue virus protein in the blood during the first days of fever, before antibodies have had time to appear.
- Dengue NS1 Antigen
Dengue Serology Test (IgG & IgM)2 parameters
Looks for IgM and IgG antibodies to the dengue virus, which helps show a recent or past infection, usually from about day 5 of illness.
- Dengue IgM Antibody
- Dengue IgG Antibody
Malaria Parasite Test (MP Smear)3 parameters
A stained blood smear is checked under the microscope for malaria parasites and, if they are present, for the species causing the infection.
- Malaria Parasite: Seen or Not Seen
- Plasmodium Species, if Seen
- Parasite Stage, if Seen
Widal Test (Typhoid)4 parameters
Measures antibody titres against typhoid and paratyphoid bacteria, a useful clue in prolonged fever, though one result alone does not confirm typhoid.
- Salmonella Typhi O (TO) Titre
- Salmonella Typhi H (TH) Titre
- Salmonella Paratyphi A H (AH) Titre
- Salmonella Paratyphi B H (BH) Titre
Urine Routine Examination (Complete Urine Test)19 parameters
A 19-parameter physical, chemical and microscopic urine check for infection, kidney disease and diabetes.
- Volume
- Colour
- Appearance
- pH
- Specific Gravity
- Albumin
- Sugar
- Ketone Bodies
- Proteins
- Nitrites
- Bile Salts
- Bilirubin
- Urobilinogen
- Leucocyte Esterase
- Pus Cells
- RBCs
- Epithelial Cells
- Casts
- Crystals
Who should take it?
- People with sudden high fever and severe body ache or headache
- Anyone with fever during the monsoon or a local dengue outbreak
- People with fever and falling platelets on an earlier report
- People whose fever has lasted several days without a clear cause
How to prepare
- 1 No fasting is needed. Keep up fluids such as water, ORS and soups.
- 2 Write down the day your fever started, because it decides how the dengue results are read.
- 3 Tell our staff about any antibiotic or malaria medicine you have started. Do not stop it for the test.
- 4 Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen-type painkillers unless a doctor has prescribed them, as they can add to bleeding risk in dengue.
- 5 Collect a mid-stream urine sample in the container provided.
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Advanced Fever Panel – FAQs
What is the price of the Advanced Fever Panel with Dengue, Malaria and Typhoid Tests?
₹2,199 at all 45 Live Line centres and for home sample collection.
Which tests are included in the Advanced Fever Panel?
8 tests: CBC Test (Complete Blood Count), ESR Test (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate), C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test, Dengue NS1 Antigen Test, Dengue Serology Test (IgG & IgM), Malaria Parasite Test (MP Smear), Widal Test (Typhoid), Urine Routine Examination (Complete Urine Test).
Is fasting required for the Advanced Fever Panel?
No. None of the tests in this package needs fasting.
What does this add to the Basic Fever Panel?
All five tests of the Basic Fever Panel are included. This panel adds dengue NS1, dengue serology and CRP. If your fever is mild and has no dengue-like symptoms, the basic panel may be enough to begin with. Your doctor can guide you.
Why test for both dengue NS1 and dengue serology?
They catch dengue at different stages. NS1 finds a part of the virus and works best in the first five days. Serology finds antibodies, which usually appear after that. Testing both is helpful when you are not sure how the timing will fall.
Can dengue tests be negative even if I have dengue?
Yes. NS1 can be missed late in the illness and antibodies may not have formed early on, so a negative result does not always rule it out. If your symptoms suggest dengue, your doctor may treat you as a suspected case and repeat the tests.
What platelet count is dangerous in dengue?
There is no single number that applies to everyone. Doctors watch the trend, your other blood values and warning signs. Platelets often fall for a few days and then recover, and most people do not need a transfusion. Any bleeding needs hospital care, whatever the count.
Medical disclaimer: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified doctor to interpret your results and before starting or changing any treatment.