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1. CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS PCR QUALITATIVE
Pre-test Information
No special preparation required
Report Delivary
SAMPLE ON TUE/ THUR/ SATURDAY BY 9AM, REPORT NEXT DAY
Code
N131
Category
NA
Stability Room
4 hrs
Stability Refrigerator
72 hrs
Stability Frozen
NA
Method
Real Time PCR
Specimen
3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) CSF in a sterile screw capped container. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
Usage
Chikungunya virus is transmitted by the bite of Aedes aegypti mosquito leading to Dengue like symptoms. However no hemorrhagic manifestations are seen. PCR assay detects the presence of Chikungunya virus much earlier than the appearance of IgM antibodies.
Test Name
Price
CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS, PCR QUALITATIVE
₹1500
Home Collection
₹50
Total Amount
*inclusive of all the taxes, fees and subject to availability
₹1550