Viral Flu Panel (Influenza A&B, H3N2, H1N1, RSV) Qualitative RT-PCR near me in Jammu
Understanding Viral Flu Panel (Influenza A&B, H3N2, H1N1, RSV) Qualitative RT-PCR in Jammu
What is Viral Flu Panel (Influenza A&B, H3N2, H1N1, RSV) Qualitative RT-PCR in Jammu?
A Viral Flu Panel (Influenza A&B, H3N2, H1N1, RSV) Qualitative RT-PCR is tailored to detect and identify the causative agents of respiratory infections—Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Available at an affordable price in Jammu with Tata 1mg labs, this panel helps in the thorough assessment of different strains of flu viruses causing potential respiratory illness, particularly during flu season.
Your doctor may suggest a viral flu panel when you have symptoms such as cough, sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, headache, and low-grade fever indicative of flu or a similar respiratory illness. A duly filled Swine Flu/H1N1 Form is needed to be filled before sample collection. This form can be provided by the laboratory personnel (phlebotomist) before sample withdrawal.
What does Viral Flu Panel (Influenza A&B, H3N2, H1N1, RSV) Qualitative RT-PCR measure?
Contains 6 testsA viral flu panel tests for influenza A virus along with its subtypes H3N2 and H1N1 (swine flu), Influenza B virus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Viral flu spreads mainly through tiny droplets when an individual with flu coughs, sneezes, or talks. These droplets are dispersed into the air and can infect individuals in close proximity. Also, the virus can spread by touching surfaces that may have influenza viruses on them and then touching your nose, mouth, or eyes. This panel helps differentiate between different strains of influenza viruses and identifies RSV infection. A Viral Flu Panel (Influenza A&B, H3N2, H1N1, RSV) Qualitative RT-PCR can be helpful during the flu season when there's a surge in various respiratory illnesses that show symptoms similar to the flu.
RNase P (IC) is an internal control used in a Viral Flu Panel (Influenza A&B, H3N2, H1N1, RSV) Qualitative RT-PCR. It ensures the accuracy and reliability of the test results by verifying suitable conditions for precise RNA analysis.
Influenza A
The Influenza A test checks for the presence of Influenza A virus and confirms the infection. Influenza A virus can infect both animals and humans and is responsible for most seasonal flu outbreaks. These viruses are further classified based on two proteins on their surface, called hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N). There are 18 different H subtypes and 11 different N subtypes, which can combine ivariousnt ways to create new strains of the virus.
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Influenza B
The Influenza B test checks for the presence of the Influenza B virus and confirms the infection. This type of influenza virus only infects humans and is less common than influenza A. Influenza B viruses are not classified based on two proteins on the surface, called hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N) subtypes, but are instead grouped into two distinct lineages, B/Yamagata and B/Victoria.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) test checks for the presence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and confirms the infection. This test should be performed within a few days after symptoms occur when there’s a greater detectable amount of the virus. RSV is a major cause of human respiratory infections, particularly among younger children who are affected most frequently with potentially most severe infections.
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H1N1
The H1N1 test checks for the presence of the H1N1 virus, also called the swine flu (influenza) virus, and confirms the infection. Influenza or flu is a viral infection that affects your respiratory system. The infection is usually mild and resolves on its own, but the infection can be life-threatening in children under 5 years, adults above 65 years of age, and those with weakened immune systems. Hence, early detection via timely testing becomes crucial.
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H3N2
The H3N2 test checks for the presence of the H3N2 virus and confirms the infection. The influenza A virus has a subtype known as H3N2, which can induce sickness in humans and animals such as pigs and birds. This particular strain of the flu virus is capable of causing illness. During testing, respiratory specimens such as nasopharyngeal swabs or nasal washes are analyzed to detect viral RNA or antigens.
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Rnase P(IC)
The RNase P gene is used in the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) protocol as an internal control (IC) for the detection of COVID-19, since this is a multi-copy gene that is abundant in the human genome, and therefore is easily detectable. Ribonuclease P (RNase P) is an endoribonuclease that cleaves other RNA molecules at the junction between a single-stranded region and the 5′ end of a double-stranded region. The enzyme is one of only two ribozymes that can be found in all kingdoms of life (Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya).
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