PAN Neurotropic Virus Panel by RT-PCR, CSF

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colourless liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It acts as a cushion and helps protect the central nervous system from damage. It also delivers nutrients and removes waste products from the brain and spinal cord. The Pan Neurotropic Profile by PCR is a comprehensive molecular diagnostic test used to detect a range of viral and microbial pathogens in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This profile is specifically designed to identify various neurotropic viruses, including RNA viruses such as Pan Herpes DNA, Pan Flavivirus RNA, Pan Enterovirus RNA, and Pan Paramyxovirus RNA, as well as Mycobacterium species and certain parasites. The test involves analyzing the CSF sample using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology, which amplifies and detects the specific genetic material (DNA or RNA) of the targeted pathogens. By amplifying and detecting the genetic material, the test can identify the presence of the targeted viruses, Mycobacterium species, and parasites in the CSF sample.