Chikungunya RNA Detection by Real Time PCR

Description

This test uses Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology to detect the genetic material (RNA) of the Chikungunya virus in a patient’s sample. It’s highly sensitive and specific, capable of identifying the virus even in early stages of infection. The results can confirm an active Chikungunya infection, which is crucial for timely patient management and disease control. This test is particularly valuable in the acute phase of the illness when antibodies may not yet be detectable.