With seasonal changes all year round, it might be expected for you and your family members to have a temperature. In this case, you might be down with a fever, more often than not. This is when you need to call your nearest diagnostic center and book a fever panel test.
A fever profile test helps detect the presence of certain bacteria in the body that can cause infections. It is important to note that there are certain instances where a fever test is performed. It can be conducted on children, adults, and elderly individuals.
The purpose of fever testing is to diagnose the root causes of continuous fever. A fever profile test or fever panel test may be recommended to determine the severity of the fever, assess the type of infection or inflammation present, and help guide appropriate treatment. A fever test may include a complete blood count, liver function tests, electrolyte panel, and urine analysis
Fever is a common symptom that occurs when the body's temperature increases in response to an infection or illness. Fever or an elevated body temperature might be caused by the following reasons:
Body temperatures vary slightly from each person and at different times of the day. A temperature can be taken using a simple mouth thermometer (oral temperature). If it is 100 F (37.8 C) or higher, then it is generally considered a fever.
Here are some common symptoms of fever that you should look out for:
There are several tests that can be used to diagnose and monitor fever. Some of the Specific Tests for fever are:
Based on your diagnostic test reports, you can understand if the fever you are experiencing is due to an underlying issue or is seasonal flu. Based on the results, the doctors will guide you for further treatment. It's important to note that fever blood testing alone cannot provide a definitive diagnosis. The test results are used in conjunction with other diagnostic tools, such as a physical exam, medical history, and imaging tests, to make an accurate diagnosis.
The normal body temperature is between 97.5 to 98.9 degrees Fahrenheit. The typical fever temperature range begins from 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit in adults and children.
Reference Range for CBC Test
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Red blood cell count |
Male: 4.35 trillion to 5.65 trillion cells/L Female: 3.92 trillion to 5.13 trillion cells/L |
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Hemoglobin |
Male: 13.2 to 16.6 grams/dL Female: 11.6 to 15 grams/dL |
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Hematocrit |
Male: 38.3% to 48.6% Female: 35.5% to 44.9% |
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White blood cell count |
3.4 billion to 9.6 billion cells/L |
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Platelet count |
Male: 135 billion to 317 billion/L Female: 157 billion to 371 billion/L |
Reference Range for CRP Test
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CRP level (mg/L) |
Assessment |
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Less than 0.3 |
A typical level of healthy adults |
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0.3 – 1 |
Minor elevation |
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1-10 |
Moderate elevation |
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10-50 |
Marked elevation |
Reference Range for Dengue Ns1 Antigen Test
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Result in index |
Remarks |
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Negative (<0.9) |
No detectable dengue NS1 antigen. |
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Equivocal (0.9-1.1) |
Repeat sample after 1 week |
Positive (>1.1) |
Presence of detectable dengue NS1 antigen. |
You can determine the fever panel test price depending on the diagnostic center you visit. You can check the below-mentioned table to understand the individual costs for each test under a fever blood test package. These are the average prices offered by different diagnostic centers. Prices may differ based on location.
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Fever Profile Blood Test |
Price (INR) |
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Rs. 156-300 |
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Rs. 133-429 |
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Rs. 400-1427 |
By choosing HealthcareOnTime at-home lab testing facilities, you can get affordable package costing for your fever blood tests. We offer 3 packages, a Basic package that includes 28 parameters, an Extended package that covers 30 parameters, and an Advanced package that covers 33 parameters. You can also book a Thyrocare fever profile test at home.
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Package Type |
Parameters Covered |
Price (INR) |
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28 parameters |
Rs. 780 |
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30 parameters |
Rs. 1200 |
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33 parameters |
Rs. 1600 |
Limiting your exposure to infectious agents is one of the most effective ways of preventing a fever. Here are some basic tips that can help you to achieve that:
