Suburban Diagnostics Introduces
Recommended to test:
Within 1-5 days of onset of signs and symptoms
*Analytical sensitivity of PCRs – 100 copies/ µl
Analytical sensitivity of Malaria PCR – 2 parasites/µl
Advantage
Sydromic fevers in 1 test
Days delay in treatment initiation
Results in 5 hours*
Incremental cost over serology
We offer,
Test Name | Sample Required | Cut-off |
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Double Multiplex PCR: Dengue-Chikungunya RT PCR, Typhoid-Leptospira-Malaria PCR | 2 ml serum & 2 ml EDTA – 0 Whole blood at 2-8 °C | Daily 10 AM, 3 PM |
One- third patients of Chikungunya were falsely negative by serological tests (IgM Antibodies) but were found to be positive by RT-PCR.
10% patients were diagnosed with Dengue and Chikungunya co-infection.
Adopt a superior diagnostic approach: ‘Co-test Dengue and Chikungunya by RT-PCR’
We offer,
Test Name | Sample Required | Cut-off |
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Dengue-Chikungunya Multiplex RT PCR | 2 ml serum at 2-8 °C | Daily 10 AM, 3 PM |
When unsure about the onset of signs and symptoms within 5 days or beyond
For conclusive diagnosis, we offer:
Comprehensive Fever Panel – A Combination of PCR + IgM + Smear
Test Name | Sample Required | Cut-off |
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Comprehensive Fever Panel: (Dengue-Chikungunya RT-PCR, Typhoid-Leptospira-Malaria PCR, Dengue IgM, Chikungunya IgM, Leptospira IgM, MP smear) | 2 tubes of 2 ml serum & 2 tubes of 2 ml EDTA 0 Whole blood at 2-8 °C | Daily 10 AM, 3 PM |