Chikungunya Virus PCR, Qualitative Test and Its Price in India

Chikungunya Virus causes an infected disease called chikungunya fever. This virus is spread by mosquitoes. It is transmitted to an individual when the chikungunya-infected mosquito bites the individual and develops symptoms like fever, joint pain, swollen joints, skin rashes, muscle pain, etc.

Chikungunya Virus PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Qualitative Test is used to detect the Chikungunya virus at an early stage and the presence of antibodies.

Why is Chikungunya Virus PCR Qualitative test done?

• If symptoms include high fever, nausea, prolonged fatigue, headache, vomiting, myalgia, joint pain, etc.
• It detects the chikungunya virus
• As a guide for the management of the infection
• For regulating the dose of medication.

Sample Required

>>Blood Sample

Once the diagnosis of the chikungunya virus is established, the doctor plan treatment to lessen the symptoms and manage of virus infection.

Ganesh Diagnostic offers Chikungunya Virus PCR Qualitative Test for chikungunya virus detection and antibodies level. It also clears the doubt of the patient regarding having dengue or chikungunya because of the same indications.