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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are tests necessary for fever?
A fever test aids in the diagnosis of diseases like typhoid, dengue fever, and malaria. Early identification of any fever aids in quick treatment and recovery.
2. Which blood test is done for viral fever?
The doctor will mostly recommend a complete blood count (CBC) test to confirm the diagnosis of viral fever. Some other tests can also be done to rule out dengue, malaria or chikungunya.
3. Can I get a free consultation for fever?
Yes, you can get a free consultation for fever from our general physician.
4. What is a complete urine examination (CUE) test?
It is a urine test to detect abnormal constituents of urine and treat various disorders, such as urinary tract infections, diabetes, kidney problems, etc.
5. Why is the c-reactive protein (CRP) test done?
The CRP test measures the level of c-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood. High levels may be an indication of a severe infection or other disorder.
6. What is the Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT) test?
It is a blood test to measure Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT) levels in the blood. This test is also called ALT (alanine aminotransferase) and it's done to monitor liver function.
7. What is Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT)?
It is a blood test that is included in the liver profile. It estimates one of two liver enzymes, known as serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase. However, this enzyme is now called aspartate aminotransferase (AST). The SGOT test (or AST test) assesses how much of the liver enzyme is in the blood.
8. What is a widal test?
It is a blood test to detect typhoid or enteric fever in the body. It checks for antibodies the body produces against the salmonella bacteria that causes typhoid fever.