Most fevers are viral and settle in 3–4 days with rest and fluids. But in India — especially during monsoon and post-monsoon months — fever can also mean dengue, malaria or typhoid. Knowing when to test can prevent serious complications.
Red Flags: Test, Don't Wait
- Fever lasting more than 3 days
- High fever with chills and sweating cycles (classic malaria pattern)
- Severe body ache, headache behind the eyes, rash (dengue signs)
- Stepwise rising fever with stomach upset (typhoid pattern)
- Fever returning after a gap of 1–2 days
- Bleeding gums, black stools, severe weakness — emergency signs, see a doctor immediately
What a Fever Panel Includes
Yourlab's Fever Panel (₹900) covers the common culprits in one home visit:
- CBC — the platelet count is critical in dengue; WBC patterns hint viral vs bacterial
- ESR — a general inflammation marker
- Malaria Antigen Test — rapid and reliable detection of malaria parasites
- Widal Test — screens for typhoid antibodies
- Urine Routine — catches urinary infections, a frequently missed fever cause
Why Early Testing Matters
- Dengue: platelet monitoring guides safe management; late detection risks severe bleeding complications
- Malaria: untreated malaria can turn severe within days; treatment is quick and effective once confirmed
- Typhoid: needs a proper antibiotic course; delayed or wrong treatment leads to complications and relapse
Rest at Home — We'll Come to You
The worst part of fever testing used to be dragging a sick, aching patient to a crowded lab. With home collection, the patient stays in bed while our phlebotomist collects the sample with full hygiene precautions.
Fever in the family? Message Yourlab on WhatsApp — same-day home collection slots available.
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