Fever this season: when a lab panel helps

A fever can have many causes. Laboratory tests help your clinician narrow possibilities; they do not diagnose on their own.

A complete blood count (CBC) with ESR is often the first step. In mosquito season, dengue NS1 may be requested early in illness.

Fasting is usually not required for these tests. Hydrate well and carry any current prescriptions to collection.

This article is educational. Discuss results with your doctor. Mobiloitte AI Lab does not provide autonomous clinical interpretation.