HHV 7 (DNA Detection) (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test
Short Name: HHV-7 Qualitative Test
Also known as: Human Herpesvirus 7 Test, HHV-7 PCR Test
HHV 7 (DNA Detection) (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹5,440. Uses Real Time PCR on Saliva, Skin Biopsy, Tissue, Plasma samples. Results in 3 Working Days. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Pasupathy Arumugam
Consultant Pathologist · Reg: 21521
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To detect active HHV-7 infection by identifying viral DNA or RNA in patient samples, aiding in diagnosis and management.
- Test Code
- 3331
- Price
- ₹5,440
- Sample Type
- Saliva, Skin Biopsy, Tissue, Plasma
- Result Time
- 3 Working Days
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Real Time PCR
Sample Collection
Sign consent document and provide clinical history
Method: Venipuncture for blood, swab for saliva, biopsy for tissue
Laboratory Analysis
Standard sample collection procedures for specified sample types
Report Delivery
Sample shipped immediately to the laboratory
Timeline: 3 Working Days
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To detect active HHV-7 infection by identifying viral DNA or RNA in patient samples, aiding in diagnosis and management.
How to Prepare
- Sign informed consent document
- Bring any relevant clinical history of the patient
- Follow sample collection guidelines for saliva, skin biopsy, tissue, or plasma
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Pasupathy Arumugam — MBBS, MD (Pathology) · Reg. No. 21521
"This test is crucial for diagnosing active HHV-7 infections in symptomatic patients, guiding appropriate clinical management."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Improperly labeled samples
- Hemolyzed or contaminated samples
- Insufficient sample volume
Understanding Your Results
Detected
Active HHV-7 infection confirmed; correlate with clinical symptoms and consult a healthcare provider.
Not Detected
No active HHV-7 infection detected; consider other causes if symptoms persist.
If symptoms persist or worsen, or if the test result is positive, consult an infectious disease specialist for further evaluation and management.
Limitations
- ⚠Qualitative test does not quantify viral load
- ⚠May not detect low levels of virus
- ⚠Results should be correlated with clinical symptoms
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising or discomfort at sample collection site
- ●Rare risk of infection from biopsy
Interfering Factors
- ●Sample contamination
- ●Improper storage or handling
- ●Hemolyzed or lipemic samples
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