E. Coli 0157 Bacterial Load Test

E. coli (Escherichia coli) is a type of bacteria commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. While most strains are harmless, some can cause severe illness. One such strain is E. coli 0157. It can cause a range of symptoms, from mild diarrhea to life-threatening complications like kidney failure. The E. Coli 0157 Bacterial Load Test is an effective diagnostic tool for detecting this strain of E. coli in patients. In this blog, we will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and cost of the E. Coli 0157 Bacterial Load Test.

Symptoms of E. Coli 0157

The symptoms of E. coli 0157 infection can vary from person to person. Some people may not experience any symptoms at all, while others may develop severe symptoms. The most common symptoms of E. coli 0157 infection include:

• Abdominal cramps
• Diarrhea (often bloody)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fever
• Fatigue

In some cases, E. coli 0157 infection can lead to more severe complications, such as:

• Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) – a condition that can cause kidney failure
• Seizures
• Stroke
• Death

Diagnosis of E. Coli 0157

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of E. coli 0157 infection, you should seek medical attention immediately. Your doctor will likely order a stool sample test to check for the presence of the bacteria. The E. Coli 0157 Bacterial Load Test is a highly sensitive and specific test that can detect even small amounts of the bacteria in the stool sample.

The E. Coli 0157 Bacterial Load Test uses polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology to detect the presence of E. coli 0157 in the stool sample. The test is highly accurate and can provide results within a few hours.

Cost of E. Coli 0157 Bacterial Load Test

The cost of the E. Coli 0157 Bacterial Load Test can vary depending on the lab you choose to use. At DNA Labs India, the cost of the test is INR 7650. This includes the cost of the test, as well as any required consultation fees.

The E. Coli 0157 Bacterial Load Test is covered by most insurance plans. However, it is always best to check with your insurance provider to confirm coverage before getting tested.

Conclusion

E. coli 0157 infection can cause a range of symptoms, from mild diarrhea to life-threatening complications like kidney failure. The E. Coli 0157 Bacterial Load Test is an effective diagnostic tool for detecting this strain of E. coli in patients. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of E. coli 0157 infection, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. The cost of the E. Coli 0157 Bacterial Load Test at DNA Labs India is INR 7650, and it is covered by most insurance plans.

If you have any questions about the E. Coli 0157 Bacterial Load Test or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact DNA Labs India today.

 Note: We offer free home sample collection for online bookings for E. Coli 0157 Bacterial Load Test and the test costs a special discounted price of 7650 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.