Scrub Typhus Bacterial Load Test
Also known as: Orientia tsutsugamushi PCR test, Scrub Typhus qPCR test, Rickettsial load test
Scrub Typhus Bacterial Load Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹8,160. Uses Real Time PCR (qPCR) on Serum, plasma, whole blood samples. Results in 3rd Working Day (Email: 36 hours, Phone: 24 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
The purpose of the Scrub Typhus Bacterial Load Test is to detect and quantify the presence of Orientia tsutsugamushi DNA in blood samples, aiding in the diagnosis of scrub typhus, monitoring bacterial load, and guiding treatment decisions to prevent severe disease progression.
- Test Code
- 3349
- Price
- ₹8,160
- Sample Type
- Serum, plasma, whole blood
- Result Time
- 3rd Working Day (Email: 36 hours, Phone: 24 hours)
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Real Time PCR (qPCR)
Sample Collection
Sign the consent document and bring any clinical history of the patient for the Scrub Typhus Bacterial Load Test.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
Standard venipuncture procedure will be performed by a trained phlebotomist.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to the puncture site to prevent bruising. Resume normal activities unless advised otherwise.
Timeline: 3rd Working Day (Email: 36 hours, Phone: 24 hours)
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The purpose of the Scrub Typhus Bacterial Load Test is to detect and quantify the presence of Orientia tsutsugamushi DNA in blood samples, aiding in the diagnosis of scrub typhus, monitoring bacterial load, and guiding treatment decisions to prevent severe disease progression.
How to Prepare
- Sign the consent document
- Bring clinical history and prescription if available
- Ensure sample is labeled correctly
- Shipped immediately after collection
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Kothari Ramesh Shantilal — MBBS, MD (Microbiology) · Reg. No. 27670
"This test is crucial for early detection and management of scrub typhus to prevent severe complications like organ failure. It helps in guiding appropriate antibiotic therapy."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolyzed or clotted samples
- Incorrectly labeled samples
- Insufficient sample volume
Understanding Your Results
Not detected (Negative)
No detectable Orientia tsutsugamushi DNA. Clinical correlation is advised if symptoms persist.
Detected (Positive)
Presence of Orientia tsutsugamushi DNA, indicating active infection. Bacterial load may guide treatment intensity.
Low bacterial load
Early or mild infection; monitor symptoms and consider antibiotic therapy.
High bacterial load
Severe infection; immediate medical intervention and aggressive treatment recommended.
Consult a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like fever, headache, or rash after exposure to endemic areas, or if test results are positive.
Limitations
- ⚠Cannot distinguish between active and past infections
- ⚠May have lower sensitivity in early stages of infection
- ⚠Requires specialized laboratory equipment
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising at puncture site
- ●Rare infection at collection site
- ●Fainting or dizziness during blood draw
Interfering Factors
- ●Hemolyzed or lipemic samples
- ●Recent antibiotic therapy may affect detection
- ●Improper sample storage or handling
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