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Serology test cost in India: typical price range
"Serology test" covers a whole family of tests, not one line item: Widal for typhoid, Dengue NS1 and IgM/IgG, HIV, Hepatitis B (HBsAg), VDRL for syphilis and more. Prices differ by which test you actually need, so here is a typical range for the group and a breakdown of common ones inside it.
Key takeaways
- A single serology test typically costs ₹150 to ₹1,500, depending on which test it is. There is no one price for "serology".
- Rapid card tests cost less than ELISA-based tests. A simple antigen or antibody card test is cheaper than a lab-run ELISA method for the same infection.
- City, standalone vs package, and lab tier all move the price. The same test can cost differently across three labs in the same area.
- These are typical ranges, not a quote. Confirm the exact price with your lab before the test.
Serology tests look for antibodies or antigens in blood, which is how labs detect infections like typhoid, dengue, HIV, Hepatitis B and syphilis without waiting for a culture. Because the group spans a rapid card test at one end and a lab-run ELISA test at the other, "what does a serology test cost" only has a useful answer once you know which specific test is being asked for.
Typical price range: common serology 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.
| Serology test | What it checks for | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Widal test | Typhoid fever | ₹200 to ₹500 |
| Dengue NS1 antigen | Active dengue infection | ₹500 to ₹1,200 |
| Dengue IgM/IgG antibody | Current or past dengue exposure | ₹600 to ₹1,500 |
| HIV (rapid/ELISA) | HIV infection | ₹200 to ₹800 |
| HBsAg | Hepatitis B infection | ₹200 to ₹600 |
| VDRL/RPR | Syphilis | ₹150 to ₹400 |
| Fever/pre-surgery serology package | A bundle of the above, booked together | ₹800 to ₹1,800 |
Serology is a family of tests, and the price follows the test, not the category name.
What actually changes the price
| Factor | How it moves the price |
|---|---|
| Test complexity | A rapid card test (fewer reagents, quick to run) costs less than an ELISA-based test on the same infection, which needs lab equipment and more processing time. |
| City | Metro-city labs commonly price a little higher than smaller towns for the same test. |
| Standalone vs package | Booking a fever panel or pre-surgery panel that bundles several serology tests together is often cheaper per test than booking each one alone. |
| Lab tier | A large chain and a small standalone lab can price the identical test differently, based on equipment, reagent brand and overheads. |
Plan the full cost, not just one test
If you are pricing out more than a serology test, our lab test price estimator sums typical ranges across common tests in one place. For turnaround expectations on Widal, dengue and other serology 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 common complaints like fever to the tests usually ordered for them, serology included.
Costing out a full panel instead of a single test? See typical ranges for a CBC test, a liver function test, or the broader full body checkup cost in India. 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 serology test cost in India?
Serology is not one test but a family of tests, so the cost depends on which one you mean. As a typical range across common serology tests booked standalone at a lab, expect roughly ₹150 to ₹1,500. A simple test like VDRL or a Widal test sits at the lower end, while an ELISA-based test like Dengue IgM/IgG or HIV can sit higher. This is a typical range for planning, not a quote from any specific lab.
Why is there such a wide range for serology tests?
Serology covers very different tests done for very different reasons: a rapid card test for typhoid or malaria, an antigen test for dengue, and an antibody or ELISA-based test for HIV, Hepatitis B or syphilis. Each uses different reagents and lab time, so the price differs test to test, not just lab to lab. The city, the lab’s tier, and whether the test is booked alone or as part of a fever or health package also move the price.
Is a serology package cheaper than booking each test alone?
Often yes. Labs commonly bundle related serology tests, such as a fever panel with Widal and Dengue together, or a pre-marriage/pre-surgery panel with HIV, HBsAg and VDRL together, at a lower combined price than booking each one separately. Ask your lab for their package price list before booking tests one by one.
Serology test ki jaanch kitne ki hoti hai?
Serology is a family of tests, so the cost depends on which one you need. As a typical range across common serology tests, expect about Rs 150 to Rs 1,500. This is for planning, not a quote.
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