Question 1

Are MFine's lab partners NABL accredited?

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All our lab partners are NABL (National Accreditation Board of Testing and Calibration of Laboratories)-accredited labs. Thyrocare, Prima Diagnostics, Neuberg, Healthians, to name a few, are our top lab partners. Most of our lab partners have state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities for diagnostic tests.

Question 2

Can I avail at-home sample collection for the Dengue test on weekends?

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Yes, we provide sample collections on all days of the week. The timings can vary based on the test and the availability of lab partners.

Question 3

Is fasting required for the Dengue test?

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No. Fasting is not required for taking the Dengue test.

Question 4

What samples are collected for the Dengue test?

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A blood sample is collected for testing Dengue fever. An acute-phase sample collection involves serum collection between 0-5 days of the symptom. If a test is negative and symptoms do not resolve your doctor may ask for retest

Question 5

When will I receive my test results for the Dengue test?

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You will receive your test results within 48 hours of sample collection. You can download your reports on the MFine web and app platforms.

Question 6

Will I get the result interpretation for my test results?

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You will have a free doctor consultation along with your test results for the Dengue test. Our senior doctor will help you understand your results accurately and advise medications and lifestyle changes wherever required.

Question 7

Which is the best place in India for the Dengue test?

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Question 8

Can the Dengue test detect cancer?

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While a few of the tests included in the package may indicate the chances of cancerous growth, it is not definitive. It is always advisable to follow up with a doctor and undergo further testing.

Question 9

Dengue test vs. Complete blood count test - which is better?

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When you have tiredness, weakness but don’t know which test to take, you can go for a Complete blood count test. This test includes all the tests to check the level of blood composition. If the condition is accompanied by mild fever, symptoms of bleeding, fall in blood pressure, then it is better to go for the Dengue test since IgM antibody levels will be measured to detect if it is due to a virus.

Question 10

Can the Dengue test detect COVID?

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No. The Dengue test cannot detect the COVID. But both conditions are fever, body pain, and tiredness. Dengue tests can confirm only Dengue fever. COVID has to be confirmed using RT-PCR or a CT scan.

Question 11

What is the treatment for Dengue fever?

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Treatment of dengue fever is symptomatic. The doctor may prescribe you to take acetaminophen (paracetamol) to treat pain and fever. You should avoid taking aspirin, other salicylates, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. You may require intravenous volume replacement when Dengue hemorrhagic fever or Dengue shock syndrome.

Question 12

What is the WBC count in Dengue fever?

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When you have Dengue fever, the following condition will occur, and the following levels generally characterize it:
Leucopenia (White Blood Cells (WBC) < 5000 cells/mm3), 
Thrombocytopenia (< 150,000 cells/mm3),
Rising hematocrit (5&ndash;10%) should not be any evidence of plasma leakage.
The presence of IgM in Dengue fever means you have got Dengue fever very recently. The IgM antibody test will be positive even for the Chikungunya test. Thus, confirmation has to be done by antigen-specific test. If IgG is positive and IgM is negative or low, that means you had Dengue sometime in the past.

Question 13

What do positive IgG and IgM mean in Dengue?

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The accuracy of the NS1 antigen rapid test is considered high, with a sensitivity of 55%-82% and specificity of 97%-100%. Since the NS1 quick test aims to detect Dengue NS1 antigen, it should be performed within five days of the onset of fever.

Question 14

Is the Dengue test accurate?

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To increase the platelet count naturally, consume green leafy vegetables, vegetable juice, coconut water, pomegranate, pumpkin, papaya leaf juice, milk, raisins, herbal tea, neem leaf juice, and wheatgrass. Since the treatment for dengue fever is symptomatic your doctor may give medication to relieve body pain and fever. The most recommended medication is acetaminophen.

Question 15

How to increase platelet count after recovery from Dengue?

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