Vector Borne Disease RT-PCR Testing Panel

Viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and parasites are the most common pathogens involved in vector-borne diseases. Viruses that cause dengue fever, Zika fever, and West Nile virus are commonly transmitted by mosquitos. Fleas and ticks are commonly used to spread bacterial diseases such as leptospirosis and plague. Malaria and other protozoan diseases are typically spread by mosquitos. Filariasis and onchocerciasis are parasitic diseases that are typically spread by blackflies and other biting insects.

Panel

Malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and other diseases spread by vectors such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas can be easily tested on Nobelza platform. The panel can also be customized to include tests for other vector-borne diseases, such as yellow fever, leishmaniasis or leptospirosis, West Nile virus, and Chikungunya virus, depending on the region. Vector borne testing panel offers multiple pathogen detection in a single reaction, saving time and money.

When to use Vector born disease testing panel?

When someone exhibits symptoms suggestive of a vector-borne disease, such as fever, headache, body aches, rash, or fatigue, vector-borne disease testing panels should be considered. A vector-borne disease testing panel may be recommended if you have recently travelled to an area where vector-borne diseases are common, or if you have had contact with an animal or insect that may have been carrying a disease.

Result

The result of Vector born disease testing panel becomes available in few hours after running the test. Negative result indicates that your symptoms were caused by a pathogen that was not tested for.