All the lab tests related to Fever

All the lab tests related to Fever

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Fever can be caused by infections, inflammatory conditions, or other underlying diseases. Lab tests help identify the cause and guide treatment.

General Tests for Fever Diagnosis:

1. Complete Blood Count (CBC): Detects infections, inflammation, and blood disorders.
2. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR): Measures inflammation levels.
3. C-Reactive Protein (CRP): Detects acute infections and inflammation.

Infectious Disease Tests:

4. Malaria Test (Peripheral Smear/Rapid Antigen Test): Detects malaria parasites.
5. Dengue Test (NS1 Antigen, IgM & IgG Antibodies): Confirms dengue fever.
6. Typhoid Test (Widal Test, Typhi Dot, Blood Culture): Detects Salmonella infection.
7. Leptospira Test (IgM Antibody, PCR): Identifies leptospirosis.
8. Chikungunya Test (IgM Antibody, PCR): Diagnoses chikungunya virus infection.
9. COVID-19 Test (RT-PCR, Rapid Antigen Test): Detects coronavirus infection.
10. Influenza Test (Rapid Flu Test, PCR): Identifies influenza A & B viruses.
11. Tuberculosis Test (Mantoux Test, IGRA, Sputum AFB): Diagnoses tuberculosis.

Blood Culture & Bacterial Infections:

12. Blood Culture & Sensitivity: Identifies bacterial infections in the blood.
13. Urine Culture: Detects urinary tract infections (UTI).
14. Throat Swab Culture: Diagnoses bacterial throat infections (e.g., Streptococcus).

Viral and Other Infections:

15. Hepatitis Panel (HAV, HBV, HCV Tests): Screens for viral hepatitis.
16. HIV Test (ELISA, Western Blot, Rapid Test): Detects HIV infection.
17. Brucella Test (IgM, IgG Antibodies, Culture): Diagnoses brucellosis.

Other Specific Tests:

18. Liver Function Test (LFT): Assesses liver health in fever cases.
19. Kidney Function Test (KFT): Checks kidney health, especially in prolonged fever.
20. D-Dimer Test: Detects blood clot-related complications in fever cases.

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