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Book FLU A AND B TEST in Vikhroli, Mumbai at GetVisit. The FLU A AND B TEST checks for influenza A and B viruses in the respiratory tract. NABL-accredited labs in Vikhroli and Thane, home collection, same-day results and cashless OPD.

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What is a FLU A AND B TEST Test in Mumbai ?

What is FLU A AND B TEST?

The FLU A AND B TEST checks for influenza A and B viruses in the respiratory tract. It looks for the virus itself so doctors can tell whether symptoms are caused by the flu. Accurate organism identification is clinically essential , typhoid, dengue, and malaria each require different treatment, and the wrong empirical approach delays recovery.

What does FLU A AND B TEST measure?

This is important because flu can be treated with specific antiviral medicines and needs different care than a common cold. The test helps detect seasonal flu, guide treatment, and reduce spread in families or hospitals. It can be done quickly at point of care or more sensitively in a lab. Results influence decisions about antiviral drugs, need for isolation, and whether further testing is needed for complications.

What symptoms suggest FLU A AND B TEST may be needed?

A doctor may recommend FLU A AND B TEST when a patient reports sudden fever (above 38.5°C), body aches and chills, persistent headache, nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, skin rash, joint pain, and extreme fatigue. If you have these symptoms, GetVisit offers booking and home collection across Santacruz, Powai, and other parts of Mumbai.

How is FLU A AND B TEST performed?

A trained professional collects the required sample (swab, sputum, or fluid) at a GetVisit collection centre in Santacruz or Powai, Mumbai using sterile technique. The sample is barcoded and transported to the NABL lab, and your digital report follows in the GetVisit app once results are authorised.

How accurate is FLU A AND B TEST?

Samples collected in Santacruz or Powai, Mumbai are processed at NABL-accredited labs using validated methods and internal quality control. Accuracy depends on correct collection technique by a trained professional, which GetVisit's partnered centres follow. Reports are accepted by hospitals, specialists, and insurers across India.

Are there any risks to FLU A AND B TEST?

Risk is minimal. Swab, sputum, or fluid collection by a trained professional in Santacruz or Powai, Mumbai may cause brief, mild discomfort but no lasting effects. Any specific precaution for your test will be explained at the collection centre.

Did you know?

The tests for influenza A and B use nasal or nasopharyngeal swabs.

FLU A AND B TEST Test Preparation in Mumbai

Managing medication:

Continue your regular medicines unless your doctor has told you otherwise.

Fasting instructions:

Eat and drink as you normally would; fasting is not required. Try to avoid a very fatty meal or alcohol right before the appointment.

Timing:

An early slot works best, especially for fasting tests. Home collection is available across Vashi, Malad, and the rest of Mumbai.

What to bring along:

Have your doctor's referral and photo ID ready; earlier reports for the same test are useful for tracking trends.

FLU A AND B TEST Test Parameters in Mumbai

Single standalone test:

FLU A AND B TEST. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

Why Take a FLU A AND B TEST Test in Mumbai ?

When does a doctor order FLU A AND B TEST?

FLU A AND B TEST is commonly included in rapid respiratory virus testing or a broader respiratory panel. Doctors order it when patients have fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, or sudden worsening breathing.

Who should get FLU A AND B TEST done in Mumbai?

Mumbai's June-to-September monsoon is among India's most intense , with annual rainfall averaging 2,500 mm, flooding low-lying areas including Kurla, Andheri (East), Ghatkopar, Dharavi, Dadar, and parts of Thane. Anyone with fever or flu-like illness in Mumbai, especially during and after the monsoon, benefits from prompt FLU A AND B TEST testing, as do travellers returning from endemic areas and people caring for someone already infected. Residents of Thane, Goregaon, and flood-prone localities face higher seasonal exposure to mosquito- and water-borne infections.

What conditions can FLU A AND B TEST help diagnose?

It helps diagnose influenza A or B and guide antiviral treatment and isolation. False or negative results can occur with poor sample timing, low virus levels, or incorrect swab collection. Testing is especially important when close contacts are high risk or during community outbreaks.

What do FLU A AND B TEST results mean?

Higher or positive results: If a test is positive for influenza B, isolate at home to avoid spreading, rest, hydrate, and use fever/ache relief such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. Your doctor reads the value against the reference range on your report and your symptoms, and may repeat a borderline result to confirm it.

How often should FLU A AND B TEST be repeated?

Infection tests are ordered when symptoms are present rather than on a fixed schedule. Repeat testing may be needed to confirm recovery, to check clearance after treatment, or if fever recurs. During Mumbai's monsoon fever season, prompt retesting is advised for any new febrile illness.

What happens after FLU A AND B TEST results are ready?

Your GetVisit digital report is delivered to your phone as soon as results are authorised. Share it directly with your doctor via the app, or book a consultation with a GetVisit-verified specialist on the same platform. Critical values outside a safe range are flagged by the laboratory for urgent clinical review.

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What is the test for influenza A and B?plus

The tests for influenza A and B use nasal or nasopharyngeal swabs. Rapid antigen tests (RIDTs) detect viral proteins and give results in 10–30 minutes but have lower sensitivity. Molecular tests (RT‑PCR/NAAT) detect viral RNA, are more sensitive and specific, and are the gold standard. Testing is most accurate within the first 3–4 days of symptoms.

How do you diagnose influenza A and B?plus

Influenza A and B are diagnosed by clinical assessment plus laboratory testing of respiratory specimens (nasal, nasopharyngeal or throat swabs). Rapid antigen tests provide quick but less sensitive results; rapid molecular assays and RT‑PCR are more accurate and are the diagnostic standard. Viral culture is rarely used. Testing is recommended for hospitalized, high‑risk, severe cases or during outbreaks to guide care and control.

What is the PCR test for influenza A and B?plus

The PCR test for influenza A and B is a molecular assay that detects viral RNA in respiratory samples, usually nasopharyngeal or throat swabs. Reverse-transcription PCR amplifies and identifies influenza A and B, often as part of multiplex panels, offering high sensitivity and specificity for early diagnosis. Results are typically available within hours to a day, guiding antiviral treatment and infection-control decisions.

What is flu A and flu B?plus

Influenza A and B are two types of seasonal flu viruses. Influenza A infects humans and animals, is classified by H and N subtypes, and can cause larger outbreaks or pandemics. Influenza B mainly infects humans, has two main lineages (Victoria and Yamagata), and shows less antigenic variation. Both cause similar respiratory symptoms; vaccines and antivirals help prevent and treat infection.

Can I exercise before FLU A AND B TEST?plus

Avoid strenuous exercise for 12 to 24 hours before FLU A AND B TEST, since intense activity can temporarily change several blood markers. Light everyday movement is fine.

Can FLU A AND B TEST be combined with a health package?plus

Yes. FLU A AND B TEST can be booked on its own or as part of a broader preventive health package on GetVisit, which often works out more cost-effective. You can choose either option before payment.

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GetVisit had a lab literally two minutes from my building , perfect near Malad station. The team was reassuring throughout and the procedure went smoothly. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. Early detection was possible only because I got this done on time. Highly recommend for anyone in Mumbai looking for reliable diagnostics.

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The team followed proper protocols throughout. High fever during monsoon , my doctor wanted to rule out dengue and malaria immediately. Scheduled a slot online and got an instant confirmation on WhatsApp in Matunga. Reports came on WhatsApp and email within the promised time. Excellent service , especially helpful given how busy life gets in Mumbai.

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Monsoon illnesses are common in our area and I was prompt about getting tested this time. The whole thing was done from my phone in less than five minutes in Kandivali West. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly beforehand. I received the report on my phone and shared it directly with my doctor. Great experience overall. Makes healthcare feel accessible.

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My child had recurrent fever and this test finally gave us a clear answer. Found GetVisit online and the booking took under two minutes in Juhu. The collection centre was clean and well-organised. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly beforehand. Early detection was possible only because I got this done on time. Five stars , no complaints at all.

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Monsoon illnesses are common in our area and I was prompt about getting tested this time. GetVisit showed prices upfront so I knew exactly what I was paying in Bandra. I arrived and was attended to within ten minutes. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly beforehand. Based on this result, my treatment plan was updated. Already recommended this to colleagues in my office.

Mihir Sanghvi

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A borderline value was caught early , my doctor said it was good we tested now. Monsoon illnesses are common in our area and I was prompt about getting tested this time. Scheduled a slot online and got an instant confirmation on WhatsApp in Vashi. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. Trustworthy and efficient , exactly what you want when health is involved.

Neha Parikh

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If you need a good diagnostic lab in Mira Road, GetVisit is the easiest way to find and book one. Had a week-long fever and this test identified the cause quickly. The staff explained what they were doing at each step which I appreciated. I liked that the report came with a digital copy I could store on my phone. Great experience overall. Makes healthcare feel accessible.

Ramesh Subramaniam

Mumbai

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The technician was gentle , my elderly mother had no issues at all. Monsoon illnesses are common in our area and I was prompt about getting tested this time. The GetVisit platform made it easy to pick a slot that worked for me in Mira Road. The report was detailed with clear reference ranges marked. Five stars , no complaints at all.

Ganesh Mane

Mumbai

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GetVisit had a lab literally two minutes from my building , perfect near Malad station. The team was reassuring throughout and the procedure went smoothly. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. Early detection was possible only because I got this done on time. Highly recommend for anyone in Mumbai looking for reliable diagnostics.

Nelson Rodrigues

Mumbai

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GetVisit had same-day slots available which was really helpful in Kharghar. The team was reassuring throughout and the procedure went smoothly. The staff explained what they were doing at each step which I appreciated. Early detection was possible only because I got this done on time. Five stars , no complaints at all.

Nitin Kadam

Mumbai

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The team followed proper protocols throughout. High fever during monsoon , my doctor wanted to rule out dengue and malaria immediately. Scheduled a slot online and got an instant confirmation on WhatsApp in Matunga. Reports came on WhatsApp and email within the promised time. Excellent service , especially helpful given how busy life gets in Mumbai.

Riyaz Qazi

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

Monsoon illnesses are common in our area and I was prompt about getting tested this time. The whole thing was done from my phone in less than five minutes in Kandivali West. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly beforehand. I received the report on my phone and shared it directly with my doctor. Great experience overall. Makes healthcare feel accessible.

Vikas Kumar

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

Had a week-long fever and this test identified the cause quickly. GetVisit showed prices upfront so I knew exactly what I was paying in the Worli Sea Face area. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly beforehand. The report arrived promptly with all parameters clearly listed. Excellent service , especially helpful given how busy life gets in Mumbai.

Deepak Lokhande

Mumbai

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My child had recurrent fever and this test finally gave us a clear answer. Found GetVisit online and the booking took under two minutes in Juhu. The collection centre was clean and well-organised. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly beforehand. Early detection was possible only because I got this done on time. Five stars , no complaints at all.

Cheryl Pereira

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

Monsoon illnesses are common in our area and I was prompt about getting tested this time. GetVisit showed prices upfront so I knew exactly what I was paying in Bandra. I arrived and was attended to within ten minutes. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly beforehand. Based on this result, my treatment plan was updated. Already recommended this to colleagues in my office.

Mihir Sanghvi

Mumbai

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A borderline value was caught early , my doctor said it was good we tested now. Monsoon illnesses are common in our area and I was prompt about getting tested this time. Scheduled a slot online and got an instant confirmation on WhatsApp in Vashi. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. Trustworthy and efficient , exactly what you want when health is involved.

Neha Parikh

Mumbai

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If you need a good diagnostic lab in Mira Road, GetVisit is the easiest way to find and book one. Had a week-long fever and this test identified the cause quickly. The staff explained what they were doing at each step which I appreciated. I liked that the report came with a digital copy I could store on my phone. Great experience overall. Makes healthcare feel accessible.

Ramesh Subramaniam

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

The technician was gentle , my elderly mother had no issues at all. Monsoon illnesses are common in our area and I was prompt about getting tested this time. The GetVisit platform made it easy to pick a slot that worked for me in Mira Road. The report was detailed with clear reference ranges marked. Five stars , no complaints at all.

Ganesh Mane

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

GetVisit had a lab literally two minutes from my building , perfect near Malad station. The team was reassuring throughout and the procedure went smoothly. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. Early detection was possible only because I got this done on time. Highly recommend for anyone in Mumbai looking for reliable diagnostics.

Nelson Rodrigues

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

GetVisit had same-day slots available which was really helpful in Kharghar. The team was reassuring throughout and the procedure went smoothly. The staff explained what they were doing at each step which I appreciated. Early detection was possible only because I got this done on time. Five stars , no complaints at all.

Nitin Kadam

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

The team followed proper protocols throughout. High fever during monsoon , my doctor wanted to rule out dengue and malaria immediately. Scheduled a slot online and got an instant confirmation on WhatsApp in Matunga. Reports came on WhatsApp and email within the promised time. Excellent service , especially helpful given how busy life gets in Mumbai.

Riyaz Qazi

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

Monsoon illnesses are common in our area and I was prompt about getting tested this time. The whole thing was done from my phone in less than five minutes in Kandivali West. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly beforehand. I received the report on my phone and shared it directly with my doctor. Great experience overall. Makes healthcare feel accessible.

Vikas Kumar

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

Had a week-long fever and this test identified the cause quickly. GetVisit showed prices upfront so I knew exactly what I was paying in the Worli Sea Face area. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly beforehand. The report arrived promptly with all parameters clearly listed. Excellent service , especially helpful given how busy life gets in Mumbai.

Deepak Lokhande

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

My child had recurrent fever and this test finally gave us a clear answer. Found GetVisit online and the booking took under two minutes in Juhu. The collection centre was clean and well-organised. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly beforehand. Early detection was possible only because I got this done on time. Five stars , no complaints at all.

Cheryl Pereira

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

Monsoon illnesses are common in our area and I was prompt about getting tested this time. GetVisit showed prices upfront so I knew exactly what I was paying in Bandra. I arrived and was attended to within ten minutes. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly beforehand. Based on this result, my treatment plan was updated. Already recommended this to colleagues in my office.

Mihir Sanghvi

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

A borderline value was caught early , my doctor said it was good we tested now. Monsoon illnesses are common in our area and I was prompt about getting tested this time. Scheduled a slot online and got an instant confirmation on WhatsApp in Vashi. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. Trustworthy and efficient , exactly what you want when health is involved.

Neha Parikh

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

If you need a good diagnostic lab in Mira Road, GetVisit is the easiest way to find and book one. Had a week-long fever and this test identified the cause quickly. The staff explained what they were doing at each step which I appreciated. I liked that the report came with a digital copy I could store on my phone. Great experience overall. Makes healthcare feel accessible.

Ramesh Subramaniam

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

The technician was gentle , my elderly mother had no issues at all. Monsoon illnesses are common in our area and I was prompt about getting tested this time. The GetVisit platform made it easy to pick a slot that worked for me in Mira Road. The report was detailed with clear reference ranges marked. Five stars , no complaints at all.

Ganesh Mane

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

GetVisit had a lab literally two minutes from my building , perfect near Malad station. The team was reassuring throughout and the procedure went smoothly. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. Early detection was possible only because I got this done on time. Highly recommend for anyone in Mumbai looking for reliable diagnostics.

Nelson Rodrigues

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

GetVisit had same-day slots available which was really helpful in Kharghar. The team was reassuring throughout and the procedure went smoothly. The staff explained what they were doing at each step which I appreciated. Early detection was possible only because I got this done on time. Five stars , no complaints at all.

Nitin Kadam

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

The team followed proper protocols throughout. High fever during monsoon , my doctor wanted to rule out dengue and malaria immediately. Scheduled a slot online and got an instant confirmation on WhatsApp in Matunga. Reports came on WhatsApp and email within the promised time. Excellent service , especially helpful given how busy life gets in Mumbai.

Riyaz Qazi

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

Monsoon illnesses are common in our area and I was prompt about getting tested this time. The whole thing was done from my phone in less than five minutes in Kandivali West. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly beforehand. I received the report on my phone and shared it directly with my doctor. Great experience overall. Makes healthcare feel accessible.

Vikas Kumar

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

Had a week-long fever and this test identified the cause quickly. GetVisit showed prices upfront so I knew exactly what I was paying in the Worli Sea Face area. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly beforehand. The report arrived promptly with all parameters clearly listed. Excellent service , especially helpful given how busy life gets in Mumbai.

Deepak Lokhande

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

My child had recurrent fever and this test finally gave us a clear answer. Found GetVisit online and the booking took under two minutes in Juhu. The collection centre was clean and well-organised. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly beforehand. Early detection was possible only because I got this done on time. Five stars , no complaints at all.

Cheryl Pereira

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

Monsoon illnesses are common in our area and I was prompt about getting tested this time. GetVisit showed prices upfront so I knew exactly what I was paying in Bandra. I arrived and was attended to within ten minutes. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly beforehand. Based on this result, my treatment plan was updated. Already recommended this to colleagues in my office.

Mihir Sanghvi

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

A borderline value was caught early , my doctor said it was good we tested now. Monsoon illnesses are common in our area and I was prompt about getting tested this time. Scheduled a slot online and got an instant confirmation on WhatsApp in Vashi. The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. Trustworthy and efficient , exactly what you want when health is involved.

Neha Parikh

Mumbai

starstarstarstarstar

If you need a good diagnostic lab in Mira Road, GetVisit is the easiest way to find and book one. Had a week-long fever and this test identified the cause quickly. The staff explained what they were doing at each step which I appreciated. I liked that the report came with a digital copy I could store on my phone. Great experience overall. Makes healthcare feel accessible.

Ramesh Subramaniam

Mumbai