CCHF (Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever) (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test
Short Name: CCHF RNA Detection Test
Also known as: CCHF RNA Detection Test, Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever PCR Test
CCHF (Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever) (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹5,780. Uses Real Time PCR on Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, CSF samples. Results in Results are typically available by the 4th working day, with email reports within 48 hours and phone reports within 36 hours.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Kothari Ramesh Shantilal
Consultant Microbiologist · Reg: 27670
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To detect RNA of the Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus in patient samples for early diagnosis and confirmation of active infection.
- Test Code
- 3273
- Price
- ₹5,780
- Sample Type
- Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, CSF
- Result Time
- Results are typically available by the 4th working day, with email reports within 48 hours and phone reports within 36 hours.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Real Time PCR
Sample Collection
Sign the consent document and provide any clinical history of the patient for accurate testing.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
Sample collected via venipuncture by a trained phlebotomist in a sterile environment.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to the puncture site to prevent bruising and avoid strenuous activity for a few hours.
Timeline: Results are typically available by the 4th working day, with email reports within 48 hours and phone reports within 36 hours.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To detect RNA of the Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus in patient samples for early diagnosis and confirmation of active infection.
How to Prepare
- No specific fasting required unless indicated by physician
- Bring signed consent form and clinical history documents
- Inform the healthcare provider about any medications or recent treatments
- Ensure sample is labeled correctly and transported immediately
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Kothari Ramesh Shantilal — MBBS, MD (Microbiology) · Reg. No. 27670
"Early detection of CCHF through RNA testing is crucial for timely management, preventing spread, and guiding treatment in endemic areas."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolyzed, lipemic, or contaminated samples
- Insufficient sample volume
- Incorrect sample type or container
- Missing consent form or clinical information
Understanding Your Results
Positive
CCHF virus RNA detected, suggesting active infection. Correlate with clinical symptoms and confirm with additional tests if needed.
Negative
No CCHF virus RNA detected. If clinical suspicion remains high, repeat testing or consider other diagnostic methods.
Consult an infectious disease specialist immediately if symptoms persist, worsen, or if the test result is positive for proper management and infection control.
Limitations
- ⚠Qualitative test only; does not quantify viral load
- ⚠May not detect low levels of virus in early or late infection
- ⚠False negatives possible if sample collected too early after exposure
- ⚠Requires confirmation with clinical correlation and other tests
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising or pain at the puncture site
- ●Rare risk of infection at the collection site
- ●Possibility of fainting during blood draw
Interfering Factors
- ●Sample contamination during collection or transport
- ●Improper storage conditions affecting RNA integrity
- ●Recent antiviral therapy potentially reducing viral load
- ●Hemolyzed or lipemic samples
Compare With Similar Tests
| Test | CCHF (Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever) (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test | CCHF ELISA Antibody Test | Virus Isolation Culture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison | CCHF (Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever) (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test | Detects antibodies against CCHF virus, useful for later stages of infection or past exposure, but not for early detection like RNA testing. | Confirms diagnosis by growing the virus in lab, but time-consuming and less sensitive than RT-PCR for early detection. |
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