General Medicine

General physicians are usually the first doctors you meet for fever, fatigue, and routine checkups. They order and interpret most common tests in this knowledge base.

Common General Medicine Tests

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Complete Blood Count

A panel that counts red cells, white cells, and platelets in your blood.

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Fasting Blood Sugar

Your blood sugar level after an overnight fast.

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CRP

A fast-responding marker of inflammation or infection.

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ESR

A general marker that rises when there is inflammation in the body.

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Dengue NS1

Detects dengue virus protein in the first days of fever.

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Dengue IgM

Detects your immune response to dengue from around day 4–5 of fever.

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Malaria Test

Looks for malaria parasites in your blood during fever.

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Typhoid Test

Screens for typhoid fever, usually after the first week of fever.

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HIV Test

Screens for HIV infection, with strict confidentiality.

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HBsAg

Screens for hepatitis B virus infection of the liver.

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Blood Culture

Checks whether germs are circulating in the bloodstream.

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Report Terms to Know

Infection Inflammation Positive Negative Reactive

Related Organs

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Heart

Your heart pumps blood through your body. Heart health is checked with ECG, echocardiography, troponin, and ch…

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Lungs

Your lungs bring oxygen into your blood. Cough, breathlessness, or chest infections are evaluated with chest X…

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Liver & Digestion

Your liver processes nutrients and clears toxins. Liver function tests (SGPT, SGOT, bilirubin) and abdominal u…

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Kidneys

Your kidneys filter waste and balance fluids and salts. Kidney function is tracked with creatinine, urea, eGFR…

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Disclaimer: This information is for patient education only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified doctor.