Rubella DNA PCR - Quantitative Test Cost & Procedure

By multiplying the virus' genetic material, the quantitative rubella DNA PCR test aids in the diagnosis of infection with the rubella virus. If you have signs of rubella virus infection, such as a minor maculopapular rash, lymphadenopathy, a runny nose, itchy eyes, and a small fever, you should have this test.

Method employed:

The FISH approach is used to perform the test. For this test, a sample of tumour tissue in blocks of paraffin-embedded tissue must be provided. Results should be visible in 7-8 days.

Rubella:

Rubella, a virus-based illness, is well recognised to be particularly prevalent during pregnancy. The fetus can contract the virus, which can cause congenital Rubella syndrome, which affects the newborn infant. Fever, swollen lymph nodes, redness, rashes, headaches, and runny noses are some of the signs of rubella. When a virus infects a host, its DNA is taken over. They accomplish this by introducing their DNA into the hosts. Therefore, a patient's DNA can be examined for any signs of viral DNA to determine whether a virus is present in them.

Direct contact with the saliva or mucus of an infected person can spread the disease, as can respiratory droplets released while coughing or sneezing that travel through the air.

Symptoms:

Rubella symptoms are typically minor and barely detectable in children.

• A red rash is frequently the first indication in kids who exhibit symptoms.
• One to five days before the rash develops, there may also be additional symptoms, such as headache with a low-grade temperature
• slight pink eye (redness or swelling of the white of the eye)
• overall discomfort enlarged and swollen lymph nodes
• runny nose and cough

Why is this examination suggested?

• Rubella antibodies, which are produced in response to immunization or infection with the rubella virus, are measured and found using a rubella test.
• The most common technique for determining whether someone has the rubella virus is this antibody test.
• Rubella is a highly contagious illness that causes a fever and rash that can linger for two to three days.

The FISH test: What does it mean?

Fluorescence in situ hybridization is also known as FISH. It is described as a test that examines cellular gene alterations. Genes are created by DNA. It is a test that helps to detect if the cancer ( mainly breast cancer) of a patient is either positive or negative.

Use of FISH test:

FISH is a type of genetic test that looks for abnormalities in bone marrow-found plasma cells that are related to genes or heredity.