Dengue Test in Gujranwala

Every year from around August, the same conversation repeats across Gujranwala. Someone has a high fever, body aches, a headache behind the eyes. Is it dengue, or is it just a viral fever?

Guessing is a bad idea, and the reason is specific. Dengue is managed differently from ordinary viral fever. Some common painkillers that people reach for automatically are the wrong choice in dengue, and the platelet count needs watching. Testing early changes how you are treated.

The right test depends on how many days you have had fever. NS1 Antigen is the priority test for days 1 to 5, since it detects a protein the virus produces almost as soon as symptoms start. IgM Antibody becomes useful from around day 5 onward, once your immune system starts producing it. IgG Antibody appears later and usually indicates a past infection, though in a second dengue infection it can rise early too.

CBC is almost always ordered alongside dengue testing, because the platelet count and haematocrit are what actually guide management. Tell us how many days you have had fever when you book, and we can tell you which test fits.