Ebola Virus (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test
Short Name: Ebola RNA Detection Test
Also known as: Ebola RT-PCR Test, Ebola Virus RNA Test, EVD RNA Detection Test
Ebola Virus (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹8,670. Uses Real Time PCR on Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Nasal Swab, Throat Swab, Body Secretions, Organs, Other Bodily Fluids samples. Results in Email reports within 48 hours, physical reports by the 4th working day.. 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 qualitatively detect the presence of Ebola virus RNA in clinical samples for the diagnosis of Ebola virus disease.
- Test Code
- 3305
- Price
- ₹8,670
- Sample Type
- Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Nasal Swab, Throat Swab, Body Secretions, Organs, Other Bodily Fluids
- Result Time
- Email reports within 48 hours, physical reports by the 4th working day.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Real Time PCR
Sample Collection
Patient must sign a consent document and provide any relevant clinical history or travel exposure details.
Laboratory Analysis
Standard aseptic techniques should be followed for sample collection to avoid contamination.
Report Delivery
Collected samples must be shipped immediately to the laboratory as per the provided instructions to maintain sample integrity.
Timeline: Email reports within 48 hours, physical reports by the 4th working day.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To qualitatively detect the presence of Ebola virus RNA in clinical samples for the diagnosis of Ebola virus disease.
How to Prepare
- Obtain informed consent from the patient
- Collect sample in appropriate sterile containers
- Label samples correctly with patient details
- Store and transport samples at recommended temperatures
- Include clinical history and exposure details with the sample
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Kothari Ramesh Shantilal — MBBS, MD (Microbiology) · Reg. No. 27670
"Early detection of Ebola virus through RNA testing is vital for patient management and outbreak control. RT-PCR offers high sensitivity and specificity."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Samples without proper labeling or consent
- Hemolyzed, clotted, or insufficient sample volume
- Samples received beyond stability period
- Improperly stored or contaminated samples
Understanding Your Results
Detected
Indicates the presence of Ebola virus RNA in the sample. Correlate with clinical symptoms and exposure history. Immediate medical consultation and isolation are recommended.
Not Detected
No Ebola virus RNA detected in the sample. However, if clinical suspicion remains high, repeat testing or alternative diagnostics may be considered.
Consult an infectious disease specialist immediately if the test is positive, or if symptoms persist despite a negative result with high exposure risk.
Limitations
- ⚠May not detect very low levels of viral RNA
- ⚠False negatives possible in early stages of infection
- ⚠Qualitative result only; does not quantify viral load
- ⚠Cross-reactivity with other filoviruses is rare but possible
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor pain or bruising at the blood collection site
- ●Very low risk of infection from needle stick
Interfering Factors
- ●Sample contamination during collection or transport
- ●Improper storage temperature affecting RNA integrity
- ●Concurrent antiviral therapy may reduce viral load
- ●Hemolyzed or lipemic samples may interfere with PCR
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