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Dengue test cost in India: typical price range
"Dengue test" usually means one of a few different things: an NS1 antigen test for active infection, an IgM/IgG antibody test, a combo of both, or a quick rapid card screen, plus the CBC platelet count most labs add alongside. Prices differ by which one you actually need, especially in the high-demand monsoon season, so here is a breakdown of typical ranges for each.
Key takeaways
- Dengue NS1 typically costs ₹500 to ₹1,200, and IgM/IgG antibody testing typically costs ₹600 to ₹1,500.
- A combo of NS1 plus IgM/IgG runs ₹900 to ₹2,000, while a basic rapid card screen is the least expensive option at ₹300 to ₹700.
- A CBC with platelet count is commonly added alongside dengue testing, at ₹200 to ₹500, to track platelet levels.
- These are typical ranges, not a quote. Confirm the exact price with your lab, especially during peak monsoon demand.
Dengue is diagnosed with more than one type of test, and each answers a slightly different question at a different point in the illness. An NS1 antigen test looks for active infection early on, an IgM/IgG antibody test looks for a current or past exposure, and a rapid card gives a quick screen at the counter. Because search volume for dengue testing spikes hard every monsoon season, it helps to know which test, or combination, you actually need before asking "what does a dengue test cost".
Typical price range: dengue tests
Rough, commonly seen ranges for each test booked standalone at a lab. Your own lab’s price list is the one that applies to you.
| Dengue test | What it checks for | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Dengue NS1 antigen | Active or early dengue infection | ₹500 to ₹1,200 |
| Dengue IgM/IgG antibody | Current or past dengue infection | ₹600 to ₹1,500 |
| NS1 + IgM/IgG combo | Full dengue workup | ₹900 to ₹2,000 |
| Dengue rapid card | Quick screen | ₹300 to ₹700 |
| CBC with platelet count (usually added) | Monitor platelets during dengue | ₹200 to ₹500 |
Dengue testing is not one price: NS1, antibody and combo tests answer different questions at different costs.
What actually changes the price
| Factor | How it moves the price |
|---|---|
| NS1 vs antibody vs combo | A standalone NS1 or antibody test costs less than a combo panel that runs both together for a fuller workup. |
| Rapid card vs ELISA | A rapid card screen is quicker and cheaper than a lab-run ELISA-based NS1 or antibody test, which needs more equipment and processing time. |
| CBC/platelet monitoring add-on | Adding a CBC with platelet count alongside the dengue test, common practice for tracking platelets through the illness, adds to the total bill. |
| City | The same test can be priced differently across cities and even across labs in the same area. |
| Lab tier | A large chain and a small standalone lab can price the identical test differently, based on equipment, reagent brand and overheads. |
| Seasonal demand | Dengue testing volume rises sharply in the monsoon season. Higher demand at the counter makes a fixed, printed price list more useful, not less. |
Plan the full cost, not just one test
If you are pricing out more than a dengue test, our lab test price estimator sums typical ranges across common tests in one place. For turnaround expectations on dengue and other tests, see the lab test turnaround time guide, and if you are working from symptoms rather than a test name, the symptom-to-lab-test guide maps fever and related complaints to the tests usually ordered for them, dengue included.
Costing out a broader panel instead of a single dengue test? Dengue sits inside the wider serology test family, and a CBC test is the panel most often paired with dengue results to track platelets. For every common test cost page in one place, start from the lab test prices in India hub.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dengue test cost in India?
It depends on which dengue test is meant. A Dengue NS1 antigen test, used to catch active or early infection, typically costs ₹500 to ₹1,200. A Dengue IgM/IgG antibody test, used for current or past exposure, typically costs ₹600 to ₹1,500. A combo test that runs NS1 and IgM/IgG together for a full dengue workup typically costs ₹900 to ₹2,000. A quick rapid card screen is the least expensive option at ₹300 to ₹700. Labs commonly add a CBC with platelet count (₹200 to ₹500) alongside any of these to track platelet levels. These are typical ranges for planning, not a quote from any specific lab.
Dengue test kitne ka hota hai?
A dengue test in India typically costs anywhere from ₹300 for a basic rapid card screen up to ₹2,000 for a full NS1 plus IgM/IgG combo workup at a lab. A standalone NS1 antigen test usually runs ₹500 to ₹1,200, and a standalone IgM/IgG antibody test usually runs ₹600 to ₹1,500. Most labs also add a CBC with platelet count for another ₹200 to ₹500 to monitor platelets through the illness. Ask your lab for its exact, current price list before booking.
Should I get an NS1 test or an antibody test for dengue?
NS1 antigen testing is generally more useful in the first several days of fever, when it can pick up active infection before antibodies have developed. IgM/IgG antibody testing is generally more useful later, or when NS1 alone is inconclusive, since it can pick up a current or recent past infection. A combo test runs both together to cover more of the illness timeline in one visit. Your doctor is best placed to say which test, or combination, fits your day of illness and symptoms; this page is for cost planning, not a diagnosis.
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