Chikungunya RNA by PCR Test

Chikungunya is a Viral disease transmitted from one person to another through mosquito bites, first described during an outbreak in southern Tanzania in 1952. It is an RNA virus that belongs to the alphavirus genus of the family Togaviridae. The name “chikungunya” derives from a word in the Kimakonde language, meaning “to become contorted”, and describes the stooped appearance of sufferers with joint pain (arthralgia). Chikungunya is diagnosed by Real time PCR based test which is Polymerase chain reaction. As the name suggests, real time PCR is a technique used to monitor the progress of a PCR reaction in real time. At the same time, a relatively small amount of PCR product (DNA, cDNA or RNA) can be quantified.

It is a normal blood test no need to maintain any diet, wearing a sleeveless shirt will do the work or full sleeve which can be rolled will also work for taking the blood Fasting for past hour will give best results The doctor will inform you the details and follow the instructions followed by the staff.

Chikungunya is an RNA virus fever which can transmit to one person to another through mosquitos A PCR test will detect the virus which contains RNA in blood to prevent the fever. PCR is helpful to compare DNA of humans. It is also used in several fields in medicine like DNA sequencing, mutation. Used for a several applications includes genotyping, cloning, mutation detection, sequencing, forensics, and paternity. It is also Used to amplify certain segment in DNA.

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique that is used to amplify trace amounts of DNA (and in some instances, RNA) located in or on almost any liquid or surface where DNA strands may be deposited. An alcohol cotton bud or pad is used to clean your skin. A needle is injected through the skin to draw the blood approximately will draw 0.7 mL of blood for further tests if needed. Drawn blood is saved in a clean vessel to carry out tests. The results will be sent to the doctor referred to us.