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2017-09-14 03:26:20
Do i need to have an empty stomach to take the dengue test? The runner from Lal Path Labs will be arriving in an hour's time so just wanted to be sure.
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No. You need not to worry about that. You can give blood for dengue test. This test is only recommended if Platelets are very low less than 1 lac. And HCT value deranged. Only then you can go for specific dengue test

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