Genetic and PCR tests at Tamara Hospital, Rajajinagar
Quick answer: Tests that read DNA or RNA: chromosome analysis (karyotype) and PCR tests that detect viruses, parasites and gene changes. This page explains all 9 of them.
- Blood 6
- Body fluid or spinal fluid 3
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BCR-ABL RT-PCR
Also called BCR-ABL test, Philadelphia chromosome test, CML PCR
This test looks for the BCR-ABL fusion gene, the genetic change behind chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) and some other leukaemias.
Full details →H
HCV western blot (immunoblot)Fertility
Also called hepatitis C confirmatory test, HCV immunoblot, RIBA
This test looks for antibodies against several hepatitis C virus (HCV) proteins to confirm a positive HCV antibody screening test.
Full details →HSV 1 and 2 PCR (herpes simplex virus)
Also called herpes PCR, HSV DNA PCR, HSV 1 2 PCR
This test looks for the genetic material of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 in a sample.
Full details 2 options →J
JAK2 mutation test
Also called JAK2 V617F, JAK2 test
This test looks for changes (mutations) in the JAK2 gene in blood cells.
Full details →Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) RNA PCR
Also called JE PCR, Japanese encephalitis test
This test looks for the genetic material of Japanese encephalitis virus, a mosquito-borne virus that can infect the brain.
Full details →K
Karyotyping (chromosomal analysis)Fertility
Also called karyotype test, chromosome test, couple karyotyping, cytogenetics
Karyotyping looks at the number and structure of your chromosomes, usually from white blood cells grown in the lab.
Full details 2 options →M
Malaria real-time PCR
Also called malaria PCR, Plasmodium PCR
This test looks for the genetic material of malaria parasites in blood and can identify the type of malaria.
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Tamara Hospital & IVF Centre, Rajajinagar
34/3, 10th Cross Road, opp. Vardhaka Sardar Patel School, 1st N Block, 2nd Stage, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru 560010
The hospital is open 24 hours. Call before you come to check the timing for your scan or sample collection.
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This page explains each test in general terms so you know what to expect. It is not medical advice: your doctor decides which tests you need and what your results mean. Reference ranges differ between laboratories. Updated 4 November 2026.