Molecular Virology
Molecular Virology refers to the diagnosis of viral disease via the detection and characterization of viral nucleic acids. The Pushpagiri Centre for Virology Laboratory offers comprehensive molecular virology testing. Our molecular virology assays are equipped with state of the art facility. Most assays incorporate real-time PCR technology that links amplification with detection to provide a streamlined, rapid process with minimal risk of contamination and false positive results
Our Molecular Virology Test Menu Includes:
Qualitative Assays:
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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) DNA detection in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) for the diagnosis of Encephalitis
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Cytomegalo Virus (CMV) DNA detection in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) for the diagnosis of Encephalitis
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Hepatitis B DNA (HBV) detection in Plasma
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Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) DNA detection in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and Plasma
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Hepatitis C RNA (HCV) detection in Plasma
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Influenza A RNA detection in Nasopharyngeal (NP) or Throat Swabs
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) RNA detection in Nasopharyngeal (NP) or Throat Swabs
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Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) RNA detection in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and Plasma
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Dengue Serotyping PCR serum specimen.
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Rotavirus RNA Detection in stool specimen.
Quantitative Viral Load Assays:
For Monitoring Chronic Viral Disease:
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA
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Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA
Molecular Bacteriology
Molecular Bacteriology refers to the diagnosis of bacterial diseases via the detection and characterization of viral nucleic acids. We incorporate real-time PCR technology for the rapid diagnosis of the following bacterial diseases.
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Leptospira spp DNA in plasma
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