Fever Panel Detection by RT-PCR near me in Mumbai

The Fever Panel Detection by RT-PCR is a comprehensive molecular diagnostic test designed to identify multiple infectious agents that can cause fever and fever-related illnesses. It helps detect infections caused by Dengue Virus, Chikungunya Virus, West Nile Virus, Zika Virus, Plasmodium (malaria parasite), Rickettsia, Leptospira, and Salmonella species from a single blood sample using RT- PCR. Many tropical infections present with similar symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, rash, fatigue, nausea, and chills, making it difficult to determine the exact cause based on symptoms alone. This panel helps differentiate between these infections, enabling timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Multiplex fever pathogen testing enables simultaneous detection of multiple viral, bacterial, and parasitic pathogens associated with fever, supporting timely diagnosis, appropriate clinical management, and public health surveillance. Doctors may recommend this panel for individuals with acute febrile illness, particularly when the cause of fever is unclear or during periods of increased disease transmission and outbreaks. Early and accurate identification of the causative pathogen can help prevent complications, guide treatment decisions, reduce unnecessary testing, and support better patient outcomes. This panel may aid in the evaluation of infections such as dengue fever, chikungunya, malaria, leptospirosis, rickettsial infections, enteric fever (typhoid), West Nile fever, and Zika virus infection, which often present with similar clinical symptoms.

Please note: This is an outsourced test. The sample for this test is collected by TATA 1MG and processed at a NABL-accredited partnered lab.