DENGUE FEVER COMBINED PANEL

The Dengue Fever Combined Panel tests for dengue infection in a single sitting: the NS1 antigen, which appears in the first few days of fever, plus IgM and IgG antibodies, which appear later. Running all three together covers the infection's full timeline, so the stage of illness matters less when the sample is taken.

The panel runs on serum by ICT (lateral flow immunochromatography) — a rapid, reliable method. During Lucknow's monsoon and post-monsoon months, when dengue cases rise, doctors often order this combined panel instead of a single NS1 test to avoid missing cases that present a few days into the fever.

When do doctors advise this test?

• Fever with body ache, headache or rash during dengue season
• A single NS1 test was negative but dengue is still suspected
• Fever of several days where the exact day of onset is unclear
• Monitoring a diagnosed dengue case on your doctor's advice

Preparation & the sample

No fasting is required for the dengue combined panel. A blood sample is drawn from a vein and the serum tested in the laboratory. Reports are issued the same day. If platelet counts are also being tracked, your doctor may order a CBC alongside — ask the booking team. Call +91 9451155402 to book a home sample collection in Lucknow.

This information is educational and general. Your doctor's advice for your specific situation always comes first.