Covid-19 RTPCR (Coronavirus SARS - CoV2) Test In Bengaluru - Price & Details

The COVID-19 RT-PCR test is a diagnostic test used to detect COVID-19. COVID-19 infection is a communicable viral infection that spreads through the air and affects the respiratory tract. If left undetected or untreated, the virus can reach other organs, leading to multi-organ failure. RT-PCR is a highly sensitive technique used to detect viruses by amplifying viral genetic material in a sample. The test procedure is simple and quick, with no fasting requirement.

COVID-19 is highly communicable; testing is recommended as soon as the first symptom occurs or you get exposed to someone with COVID-19.

COVID-19 infection might be asymptomatic or present with flu-like symptoms such as:

• Fever or chills
• Cough or sore throat
• Headaches
• Runny nose
• Difficulty breathing
• Loss of sense of smell or taste
• Diarrhoea or constipation

Severe symptoms include:

• Persistent chest pain
• Difficulty staying awake
• Mental confusion
• Bluish discolouration of skin or nails
• Respiratory or multi-organ failure

You should consider getting a test for COVID-19 done under the following situations:

• Presence of the above-mentioned symptoms.
• Anyone who was in close contact with COVID-19 positive patients.
• Anyone travelling to or from higher-prevalence areas.
• Healthcare workers in higher-risk departments

What to Expect Before the Test?

• Fasting is usually not required before the test.
• Avoid using nasal sprays and mouth rinses before the test.
• Inform your doctor about your current medications, vaccination history, and any exposure history before the test.

What to Expect During the Test?

Secretions of the respiratory tract are required for the test, collected using the procedure below:

• A nasal swab is inserted into the nose and gently rolled to collect the sample. You may feel a mild tickling sensation.
• An additional swab is used to collect a throat sample. You may feel a brief gag reflex that goes away quickly.
• Both samples are transferred to a viral transport medium (VTM) tube and sealed.

What to Expect After the Test?

• The test procedure is generally safe and painless.
• The sealed and labelled tube is sent to the lab for testing.
• Continue taking prescribed medications or safety precautions until you receive the report.

Note: If you notice any nosebleeds or shooting pain in the nose or throat after the test, consult your healthcare provider immediately.

The test checks for genetic material (RNA) of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It may not be found in uninfected patients or patients undergoing early testing. Therefore, clinical correlation and exposure history are important along with test results for accurate diagnosis of the condition.

The COVID-19 RT-PCR test results are dependent on the presence or absence of SARS-CoV-2 genetic material and are interpreted as follows:

Note: The normal values and reference ranges of the test may vary from lab to lab. Please refer to the ranges mentioned in the report and consult an expert to better understand your test results.

• Improper handling of the sample can yield false results and may require repeat testing.
• Early testing may not detect viral genetic material in COVID-19 positive patients.
• The RT-PCR test does not assess the severity of the infection.

You can book Covid-19 RTPCR (Coronavirus SARS - CoV2) Test in Bengaluru through PharmEasy with convenient home sample collection across several localities, including :

• Indiranagar
• Koramangala
• HSR Layout
• Whitefield
• Marathahalli
• Electronic City
• Jayanagar
• JP Nagar
• Banashankari
• BTM Layout
• Yelahanka
• Hebbal
• Malleshwaram
• Rajajinagar
• Basavanagudi
• Bellandur
• Mahadevapura
• KR Puram
• Kalyan Nagar
• Richmond Town

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