Bacterial Meningitis Confirmatory Panel Test: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Cost

Bacterial meningitis is a serious infection that affects the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by different types of bacteria including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae. The symptoms of bacterial meningitis can be similar to other illnesses, making it difficult to diagnose. However, a confirmatory panel test can help identify the bacteria causing the infection, leading to appropriate treatment.

Symptoms of Bacterial Meningitis

The symptoms of bacterial meningitis can develop quickly and can include:

• High fever
• Severe headache
• Stiff neck
• Nausea and vomiting
• Photophobia (sensitivity to light)
• Confusion or disorientation
• Seizures
• Skin rash (in some cases)

Infants and young children may show different symptoms such as:

• Irritability
• Poor feeding
• Lethargy (excessive sleepiness or difficulty waking up)
• Bulging fontanelle (soft spot on the top of the head)

Diagnosis of Bacterial Meningitis

Bacterial meningitis can be difficult to diagnose based on symptoms alone. A doctor may perform a physical examination and recommend tests including:

• Blood tests
• Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for analysis

The CSF sample can be analyzed in a laboratory to detect the presence of bacteria and determine the type of bacteria causing the infection. This is where a bacterial meningitis confirmatory panel test comes in.

Bacterial Meningitis Confirmatory Panel Test

A bacterial meningitis confirmatory panel test is a specialized laboratory test that can detect the DNA of the bacteria causing the infection. This test can identify a specific strain of bacteria and help doctors determine the appropriate treatment.

The cost of a bacterial meningitis confirmatory panel test in India is approximately INR 7200. The test can be performed by specialized laboratories such as DNA Labs India.

It is important to note that early diagnosis and treatment of bacterial meningitis is crucial to prevent serious complications such as brain damage, hearing loss, and even death. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of bacterial meningitis, seek medical attention immediately.

Conclusion

Bacterial meningitis is a serious infection that can have severe consequences if left untreated. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to a successful recovery. A bacterial meningitis confirmatory panel test can help identify the bacteria causing the infection, leading to appropriate treatment. If you suspect you or someone you know may have bacterial meningitis, seek medical attention immediately.

At DNA Labs India, we offer a range of specialized laboratory tests including the bacterial meningitis confirmatory panel test. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you.

 Note: We offer free home sample collection for online bookings for Bacterial Meningitis Confirmatory Panel Test and the test costs a special discounted price of 7200 INR across India. The cities where this service is available include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Nagpur, Indore, Thane, Bhopal, Visakhapatnam, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Patna, Vadodara, Ghaziabad, Ludhiana, Agra, Nashik, Faridabad, Meerut, Rajkot, Kalyan-Dombivali, Vasai-Virar, Varanasi, Srinagar, Aurangabad, Dhanbad, Amritsar, Navi Mumbai, Prayagraj, Howrah, Ranchi, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Coimbatore, Vijayawada, Jodhpur, Madurai, Raipur, Kota, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram, Solapur, Hubballi-Dharwad, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruppur, Moradabad, Mysore, Bareily, Gurgaon, Aligarh, Jalandhar, Bhubaneswar, Salem, Mira-Bhayandar, Warangal , Guntur , Bhiwandi, Saharanpur, Gorakhpur, Bikaner, Amravati, Noida, Jamshedpur, Bhilai, Cuttack, Firozabad, Kochi, Nellore , Bhavnagar, Dehradun, Durgapur, Asansol, Rourkela, Nanded, Kolhapur, Ajmer, Akola, Gulbarga, Jamnagar, Ujjain, Loni, Siliguri, Jhansi, Ulhasnagar, Jammu, Sangli-Miraj & Kupwad, Mangalore, Erode10, Belgaum, Ambattur, Tirunelveli, Malegaon, Gaya, Jalgaon, Udaipur, Maheshtala, Davanagere, Kozhikode, Kurnool, Rajpur Sonarpur, Rajahmundry , Bokaro, South Dumdum, Bellary, Patiala, Gopalpur, Agartala, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bhatpara, Panihati, Latur, Dhule, Tirupati , Rohtak, Korba, Bhilwara, Berhampur, Muzaffarpur, Ahmednagar, Mathura, Kollam, Avadi, Kadapa, Kamarhati, Sambalpur, Bilaspur, Shahjahanpur, Satara, Bijapur, Rampur, Shivamogga, Chandrapur, Junagadh, Thrissur, Alwar, Bardhaman, Kulti, Kakinada, Nizamabad, Parbhani, Tumkur, Khammam, Ozhukarai, Bihar Sharif, Panipat, Darbhanga, Bally, Aizawl, Dewas, Ichalkaranji, Karnal, Bathinda, Jalna, Eluru, Kirari Suleman Nagar, Barasat, Purnia, Satna, Mau, Sonipat, Farrukhabad, Sagar, Rourkela, Durg, Imphal, Ratlam, Hapur, Arrah, Karimnagar, Anantapur, Etawah, Ambernath, North Dumdum, Bharatpur, Begusarai, New Delhi, Gandhidham, Baranagar, Tiruvottiyur, Puducherry, Sikar, Thoothukudi, Rewa, Mirzapur, Raichur, Pali, Ramagundam , Haridwar, Vijayanagaram, Katihar, Nagarcoil, Sri Ganganagar, Karawal Nagar, Mango, Thanjavur, Bulandshahr, Uluberia, Murwara, Sambhal, Singrauli, Nadiad, Secunderabad, Naihati, Yamunanagar, Bidhan Nagar, Pallavaram, Bidar, Munger, Panchkula, Burhanpur, Raurkela Industrial Township, Kharagpur, Dindigul, Gandhinagar, Hospet, Nangloi Jat, Malda, Ongole, Deoghar, Chapra, Haldia, Khandwa, Nandyal, Chittoor , Morena, Amroha, Anand, Bhind, Bhalswa Jahangir Pur, Madhyamgram, Bhiwani, Navi Mumbai Panvel Raigad, Baharampur, Ambala, Morvi, Fatehpur, Rae Bareli, Khora, Bhusawal, Orai, Bahraich, Vellore, Mahesana, Sambalpur, Raiganj, Sirsa, Danapur, Serampore, Sultan Pur Majra, Guna, Jaunpur, Panvel, Shivpuri, Surendranagar Dudhrej, Unnao, Hugli and Chinsurah, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Machilipatnam, Shimla, Adoni, Tenali, Proddatur, Saharsa, Hindupur, Sasaram, Hajipur, Bhimavaram, Dehri, Madanapalle, Siwan, Bettiah, Guntakal, Srikakulam, Motihari, Dharmavaram, Gudivada, Narasaraopet, Bagaha, Miryalaguda, Tadipatri, Kishanganj, Karaikudi, Suryapet, Jamalpur, Kavali, Tadepalligudem, Amaravati, Buxar, Jehanabad, Aurangabad.