Rubella Qualitative PCR Test
Test Name: Rubella Qualitative PCR Test
Components: EDTA Vacutainer (2ml)/ Sterile Container
Price: 1000.0 AED
Sample Condition: Peripheral blood/ Plasma/ Serum/ Amniotic fluid/ Cord Blood
Report Delivery: 2-3 days
Method: End Point PCR
Test type: Genetics
Doctor: General Physician
Test Department:
Pre Test Information: Rubella Qualitative PCR can be done with a Doctor’s prescription. Prescription is not applicable for surgery and pregnancy cases or people planning to travel abroad.
Test Details
Rubella qualitative PCR is a laboratory test used to detect the presence of the rubella virus in a patient’s blood or other bodily fluids. PCR stands for polymerase chain reaction, which is a technique used to amplify and detect specific segments of DNA or RNA. In the case of rubella qualitative PCR, the test specifically targets the RNA of the rubella virus.
The test works by first extracting the RNA from the patient’s sample, which could be blood, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid. Then, using specific primers and enzymes, the RNA is converted into DNA and amplified through multiple cycles of heating and cooling. If the rubella virus is present in the sample, the PCR amplification will result in a detectable amount of DNA. The presence of the rubella virus DNA indicates an active infection with the virus.
Rubella qualitative PCR is a highly sensitive and specific test, capable of detecting even low levels of the virus in a patient’s sample. It is commonly used to confirm a diagnosis of rubella, especially in cases where the clinical symptoms are unclear or atypical. The test can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and to determine if a person is still contagious.
| Test Name | Rubella Qualitative PCR Test |
|---|---|
| Components | EDTA Vacutainer (2ml)/ Sterile Container |
| Price | 1000.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | Peripheral blood\/ Plasma\/ Serum\/Amniotic fluid \/ Cord Blood |
| Report Delivery | 2-3 days |
| Method | End Point PCR |
| Test type | Genetics |
| Doctor | General Physician |
| Test Department: | |
| Pre Test Information | Rubella Qualitative PCR can be done with a Doctors prescription. Prescription is not applicable for surgery and pregnancy cases or people planing to travel abroad. |
| Test Details |
Rubella qualitative PCR is a laboratory test used to detect the presence of the rubella virus in a patient’s blood or other bodily fluids. PCR stands for polymerase chain reaction, which is a technique used to amplify and detect specific segments of DNA or RNA. In the case of rubella qualitative PCR, the test specifically targets the RNA of the rubella virus. The test works by first extracting the RNA from the patient’s sample, which could be blood, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid. Then, using specific primers and enzymes, the RNA is converted into DNA and amplified through multiple cycles of heating and cooling. If the rubella virus is present in the sample, the PCR amplification will result in a detectable amount of DNA. The presence of the rubella virus DNA indicates an active infection with the virus. Rubella qualitative PCR is a highly sensitive and specific test, capable of detecting even low levels of the virus in a patient’s sample. It is commonly used to confirm a diagnosis of rubella, especially in cases where the clinical symptoms are unclear or atypical. The test can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and to determine if a person is still contagious. |
