Human Metapneumovirus HMPV by RT PCR at Home
With HMPV cases rising in India, Medintu can help you access HMPV testing at home. If you are experiencing symptoms like a cold, runny nose, fever, dry cough, or throat irritation, you could suffer from HMPV, the most prevalent flu of this season. Get tested for HMPV infection to be a responsible citizen and prevent its spread in your family and community while getting timely care and treatment. With more and more cases of HMPV in India, HMPV testing has ramped up in all the cities to tackle the spread of HMPV. To strengthen the aggressive approach of the health ministry of ramping up tests, Medintu has also started HMPV testing using the latest PCR technology to get the most precise results. We also provide a complete HMPV plus respiratory panel at a competitive price.
Respiratory panel with HMPV @ Rs. 6,999
HMPV @ Rs. 2,500
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What is the human metapneumovirus?
Human metapneumovirus, or the HMP virus, is an RNA virus from the family of bird flu viruses, including the respiratory syncytial virus. The HMPV was first detected in the Netherlands in 2001 as an undiagnosed virus infecting cell cultures in the lab. Some experts even say the virus was circulating worldwide as early as 1958. Like COVID-19, it is a seasonal virus, which can also indicate its temperature-sensitive nature.
What are the symptoms of HMPV?
HMPV is a virus that infects the upper and lower respiratory tract and is known to cause symptoms similar to COVID-19. Some of the symptoms complained of by patients include the following:
- Sneezing
- Coughing
- Sore throat
- Wheezing in severe cases
- Respiratory distress in complicated pneumonia
- Shortness of breath
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle pain.
FAQs
How to book an appointment for a HMPV Test at home?
Patients can visit Medintu website or call at +919100907036, +919100907622 to book an appointment for any HMPV test at home.
When can I expect my HMPV report?
As soon as your sample reaches our lab, we will share your report within a timeframe of 24 – 72 hours; as per the Government of India regulations.
Which test is used for HMPV Diagnosis?
Tests like Chest X-rays, bronchoscopies, HMPV PCR testing, and rapid antigen tests are among the diagnostics used to diagnose HMPV.
What are the different kinds of HMPV symptoms?
HMPV virus can cause a number of symptoms, including body aches, fever, runny nose, exhaustion, wheezing, shortness of breath, and persistent cough.
What is the ICD-10 code for a disease caused by HMPV?
HMPV as the cause of disease is indicated by the ICD-10 code.
What exactly is HMPV means?
HMPV is an abbreviation for Human metapneumovirus, which causes the disease and has symptoms comparable to other chest infections such as sore throat, runny nose, cough, wheezing, and so on.
What was the origin of HMPV?
It is thought that before being modified to infect people, HMPV started in birds.