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Dengue and Chikungunya RT PCR

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Understanding Dengue and Chikungunya RT PCR


What is Dengue and Chikungunya RT PCR?

Dengue & Chikungunya RT-PCR test is used for the diagnosis of dengue & chikungunya in serum or plasma collected from patients. This test is carried out in patients suffering from the signs and symptoms consistent with dengue (mild or severe) & Chikungunya such as fever or chills during the acute phase.

What does Dengue and Chikungunya RT PCR measure?

-For the identification of dengue & chikungunya virus serotypes from viral RNA, serum or plasma is collected from people suffering from dengue during the acute phase.
-This test is also carried out to provide epidemiologic information for surveillance of circulating dengue & Chikungunya viruses.

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