Dengue & Chikungunya virus PCR Qualitative

When the Aedes aegypti mosquito bites a person, the Chikungunya and Dengue viruses spread. It causes symptoms such as high fever, body aches, joint pains, and many others.

Chikungunya does not cause any hemorrhagic symptoms but dengue viruses cause symptoms such as hemorrhagic fever and shock syndrome. Much earlier than the development of antibodies, Dengue and Chikungunya virus Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) qualitative, may detect the existence of these viruses.

Why is Dengue and Chikungunya virus PCR Qualitative  Done?

This test detects the presence of Dengue and Chikungunya viruses using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).  Doctors usually recommend this test to the patient suffering from signs or symptoms of dengue such as high fever, joint pains, severe headaches, bleeding from gums or nose, low amount of white blood cells, and Chikungunya such as fever, nausea, headache, vomiting, chills during the acute phase.

What is the procedure for Dengue and Chikungunya virus PCR Qualitative?

For Dengue and Chikungunya virus PCR Qualitative, a 3ml blood sample is collected from the vein in the arm of the patient.

Preparation for Dengue and Chikungunya virus PCR Qualitative 

No preparation is needed for the procedure of Dengue and Chikungunya virus PCR Qualitative 

Risk factors

The Dengue and Chikungunya virus PCR Qualitative test doesn’t involve any risk factor.

Cost of Dengue and Chikungunya virus PCR Qualitative 

The cost of Dengue and Chikungunya virus PCR Qualitative   near me in Delhi ranges from INR 4,000 to INR 5,000.