Fever tests

Tests for dengue, malaria and typhoid at our Sayan laboratory.

Available at our Sayan clinic only.

A fever that does not settle, especially in the monsoon, is often checked for dengue, malaria or typhoid. Which test helps depends on how many days the fever has lasted, so your doctor chooses.

Dengue NS1 is most useful in the first days of fever. Dengue Duo also looks for antibodies.
Malaria tests look for the parasite or its proteins in the blood.
Typhoid tests look for the body’s response to the infection.
A platelet count is often repeated during dengue.

Go to a hospital straight away if

there is bleeding from the gums or nose, or blood in vomit or stool
there is severe stomach pain, repeated vomiting or unusual drowsiness
the person is breathless or very weak

Do not wait for a test report in these cases.

General information only, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. Please see a dentist or doctor about your own situation. Medical disclaimer

Tests and prices

Blood counts
Test	Price
CBC Counts red cells, white cells and platelets, and measures haemoglobin. Often used to look for anaemia or infection.	₹199
CBC with malaria parasite (MP) A CBC plus a check of the blood smear for malaria parasites, often asked for during fever.	₹250
Haemoglobin (Hb) Measures haemoglobin, the part of the blood that carries oxygen. A low level can mean anaemia.	₹99
Platelet count Counts platelets, the cells that help blood clot. Often checked during dengue.	₹99
ESR A general marker that can rise with inflammation or infection. On its own it does not show the cause.	₹100

Fever and infection
Test	Price
Slide Widal An older blood test used when typhoid is suspected. The result needs your doctor to read it.	₹100
Dengue NS1 Looks for a dengue virus protein. Most useful in the first days of fever.	₹400
Dengue Duo Checks for the dengue protein (NS1) and the body's antibodies together.	₹699
Typhidot IgM Looks for antibodies to typhoid, used when typhoid is suspected.	₹349
Malaria parasite Looks for malaria parasites in a blood smear under the microscope.	₹120
Malaria antigen A rapid test for malaria proteins in the blood.	₹180
CRP A marker of inflammation or infection in the body. It does not show where the problem is.	₹350

The laboratory at our Sayan clinic is open Monday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm, and on Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm. Call the lab to ask about a test, fasting or home sample collection. Reports are ready the same day, except culture and sensitivity reports, which take about 4 days.