Quick answer
The Basic Fever Panel costs ₹849 and covers 5 tests (40 parameters). A 5-test first-round fever check: CBC, ESR, malaria parasite smear, Widal for typhoid and urine routine. None of the tests needs fasting. Reports are usually ready the same day. Book home sample collection or visit any of our 45 centres.
Most short fevers are viral and settle on their own. This 5-test panel is for the fever that has not gone after two or three days, or one your doctor wants looked into. It answers the first question doctors ask: is there any sign of malaria, typhoid, a urine infection or another cause behind this fever?
CBC is the backbone of the panel. The white cell pattern gives a hint towards a viral or bacterial cause, and low platelets raise concern. ESR reflects inflammation. A malaria smear looks directly for the parasite under a microscope. Widal looks for antibodies against typhoid and is more useful after the first week of fever. The urine routine checks for a urinary infection, a common and easily missed cause of fever, especially in women and older adults.
This panel does not test for dengue. If you have a sudden high fever with severe body ache, pain behind the eyes or a rash, or if dengue is going around your area, the Advanced Fever Panel is the better choice. Go to a hospital straight away for severe belly pain, repeated vomiting, bleeding, drowsiness, confusion or breathlessness.
Tests included (5 tests · 40 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)
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 a fever that has lasted more than two or three days
- People with fever along with chills, body ache or loss of appetite
- People whose doctor wants a first round of fever tests
- People in areas where malaria or typhoid is going around
How to prepare
- 1 No fasting is needed. Keep eating and drinking, as fluids help during a fever.
- 2 Note the day your fever began and your highest temperature, and share them with your doctor along with the report.
- 3 If you can, give the sample before starting antibiotics or malaria medicine. Never skip a medicine your doctor has already prescribed.
- 4 Collect a mid-stream urine sample in the container provided.
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Basic Fever Panel – FAQs
What is the price of the Basic Fever Panel?
₹849 at all 45 Live Line centres and for home sample collection.
Which tests are included in the Basic Fever Panel?
5 tests: CBC Test (Complete Blood Count), ESR Test (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate), Malaria Parasite Test (MP Smear), Widal Test (Typhoid), Urine Routine Examination (Complete Urine Test).
Is fasting required for the Basic Fever Panel?
No. None of the tests in this package needs fasting.
How is this different from the Advanced Fever Panel?
This panel checks for malaria, typhoid and urine infection, and has no dengue test. The Advanced Fever Panel keeps these tests and adds dengue NS1, dengue serology and CRP. Choose the advanced panel if you have high fever with severe body ache, or if dengue is around.
On which day of fever should I take this panel?
Doctors often test when a fever lasts beyond two or three days, or sooner if you feel very unwell. Malaria smears can be done at any stage. Widal is more reliable after about a week, so an early negative result does not rule out typhoid.
Does a positive Widal mean I have typhoid?
Not always. Widal can stay positive after a past infection or vaccination, and it can be negative in the first week. A doctor reads it with your symptoms and may advise a blood culture, which looks for the bacteria itself.
Does a negative malaria smear rule out malaria?
Not completely. Parasites can be few in number or may come in waves, so one smear can miss them, especially after some medicine has been taken. If your fever continues, your doctor may ask for a repeat smear after a day.
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.