PCR/Molecular Diagnostic Testing
What you need to know: Each germ such as HIV, TB germ, Hepatitis B germ, Gonorhea Germ, e.t.c. naturally contains unique molecules, commonly DNA or RNA. When this unique DNA/RNA molecule of that germ is detected in the patient sample, it is concrete evidence for presence of the germ as the one causing a given disease in the patient.
Under PCR/Molecular Diagnostic Tests we detect these unique DNA/RNA molecules in the patient samples, and thus accurately and rapidly diagnose presence of disease-causing germs.
Examples of PCR Testing services at FineLife Laboratories
| Test Name | Use | Samples Tested | Results Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stomach Ulcer PCR Test | Detection of the ulcer-causing germ called Helicobacter pylori and its drug resistance to certain antibiotics in a patient with suspected peptic ulcers plus suspected drug resistance | Stomach biopsy tissue obtained during Upper GI endoscopy. Stool which must be H. pylori Antigen positive | 1 - 3 days |
| STI’s PCR Test | Detection of the germs involved in Gonorrhea and related diseases | Urethral swab in males; High Vaginal swab in Females | 1-3 days |
| HIV DNA PCR Test | Detection of HIV infection in children aged < 18 months born to HIV infected mothers; Adults who need to know their HIV status 4-6weeks after exposure | Blood 3 ml in purple-top EDTA tube | 1 - 3 days |
| HIV-1 Viral load PCR Test | Every 6 months after initiation of HIV treatment to monitor improvement; Immediately prior to change of HIV drug regimens; When drug resistance is suspected. | Blood 3 ml in purple-top EDTA tube | 1 - 2 weeks |
| Hepatitis B viral Load PCR Test | When the HBV s Ag is positive. Done at baseline before treatment initiation and annually in patients on treatment or those not yet on treatment | Blood 3 ml in purple-top EDTA tube | 7 days |
| Malaria PCR Test | Detection of Malaria Parasites in blood and speciation into the 5 species in patients with Suspected Malaria | Blood 3 ml in purple-top EDTA tube | 1 - 3 days |
| TB PCR Test | Detection of the TB Germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum of patients with chronic cough | Sputum or other samples suspected to have TB bacilli | 1 - 3 days |
| COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) PCR Test | Suspected COVID-19 patient | Nasopharyngeal or Oropharyngeal swab | 24 hours |
| COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Genotyping RT-PCR (Delta, Omicron, etc) | COVID-19 PCR positive sample | Nasopharyngeal or Oropharyngeal swab | 7 days |
| Multiplex PCR Test for Flu viruses | Done in children or adults with Common colds to detect any of the following viruses as possible causes: Human Respiratory syncytial virus (hRSv)RNA; Human Metapneumovirus(hMpv) RNA; Human Parainfluenza virus -1-4(hPiv) RNA; OC43, E229, NL63, & HKUI Human Coronavirus (hCov) RNA; Human Rhinovirus(hRv) RNAl; Human B, C, & E Adenovirus (hAdv) DNA; Human Bocavirus (hBov) DNA | Nasopharyngeal or Oropharyngeal swab | 1 - 3 days |
| Human influenza A /B virus PCR Test | Done in children or adults with Common colds to detect the Human influenza A /B virus | Nasopharyngeal or Oropharyngeal swab |
Order Tests
You order your test now through any of the following channels:
Phone call or Whatsapp FineLife Lab on: 0781 370 932 / 0704 158 401 to place your order.
Email your order to: info@finelifelab.com
Call or email FineLife Laboratories to request for Field collection of samples from your Car, Home or Office.