RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV) ANTIGEN Test: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Cost

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects the respiratory system, particularly in infants and young children. It is highly contagious and can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Symptoms of RSV

The symptoms of RSV may vary from person to person, but generally include:

• Coughing
• Sneezing
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Sore throat
• Fever
• Wheezing
• Difficulty breathing

In infants and young children, RSV can cause more severe symptoms such as:

• Rapid breathing
• Difficulty breathing
• Cyanosis (blue coloration of the lips or skin)
• Dehydration
• Loss of appetite
• Irritability
• Lethargy

Diagnosis of RSV

The diagnosis of RSV is usually based on the patient’s symptoms and medical history. A healthcare provider may also order a test to confirm the presence of the virus.

The most common test used to diagnose RSV is the RSV antigen test. This test detects the presence of RSV antigens in a patient’s nasal secretions. It is a quick and simple test that can be done in a doctor’s office or clinic.

The RSV antigen test is usually recommended for infants and young children who are at high risk of developing severe RSV infection, such as those with pre-existing medical conditions or premature babies.

Cost of RSV Antigen Test

The cost of the RSV antigen test in India is typically around INR 1965.6. However, the cost may vary depending on the location and the healthcare provider.

Conclusion

If you or your child is experiencing symptoms of RSV, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent the virus from becoming more severe and causing complications.

The RSV antigen test is a quick and simple way to confirm the presence of the virus. While the cost of the test may vary, it is a small price to pay for the peace of mind that comes with knowing the cause of your symptoms.

At DNA Labs India, we offer a range of diagnostic tests including the RSV antigen test. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to learn more about our services.

RSV causes an Influenza like illness which is severe in infants, young children and older adults. It is the most common cause of Bronchiolitis & pneumoniae in children below 1 year of age.

 Note: We offer free home sample collection for online bookings for Respiratory Panel 9 Test and the test costs a special discounted price of 1965.6 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.