Molecular PCR Testing at IDC (ISO15189:2022 Accredited Laboratory) – Advanced Real-Time PCR for HBV, HCV, HIV & MTB Detection
Accurate molecular diagnosis is essential for the detection, quantification, and monitoring of infectious diseases. At Islamabad Diagnostic Centre (IDC), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) PCR testing is performed on the fully automated Roche cobas® 5800 System. This advanced real-time PCR platform integrates automated nucleic acid extraction, amplification, detection, and result processing to deliver highly sensitive, specific, standardized, and reproducible molecular results that support timely clinical decision-making.
Why IDC’s Molecular PCR Testing is Different
Performed on the fully automated Roche cobas® 5800 System.
Integrated automation for nucleic acid extraction, amplification, detection, and result reporting.
Real-time PCR technology providing excellent analytical sensitivity and specificity.
Standardized workflow minimizing manual intervention and contamination risk.
High reproducibility and reliable quantitative viral load measurements.
Expert interpretation supported by stringent internal quality control procedures.
Benefits of Roche cobas® 5800 PCR Technology
Fully automated sample-to-result workflow.
High analytical sensitivity for early detection of viral and bacterial nucleic acids.
Accurate quantification for patient monitoring.
Reduced hands-on time and improved laboratory efficiency.
Standardized results with excellent reproducibility.
Rapid turnaround time for improved patient management.
Clinical Applications
HBV PCR
Detection and quantification of Hepatitis B Virus DNA.
Monitoring antiviral therapy and treatment response.
Assessment of disease progression and viral replication.
HCV PCR
Detection and quantification of Hepatitis C Virus RNA.
Confirmation of active HCV infection.
Monitoring response to antiviral therapy.
HIV PCR
Quantification of HIV-1 RNA viral load.
Monitoring antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Assessment of virological suppression and treatment efficacy.
MTB PCR
Rapid molecular detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex.
Supports early diagnosis of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
Facilitates prompt initiation of appropriate therapy.
Why Choose IDC?
IDC is ISO15189:2022 accredited laboratory.
Advanced Roche cobas® 5800 fully automated molecular platform.
Comprehensive PCR testing for HBV, HCV, HIV, and MTB.
Highly sensitive and standardized molecular assays.
Experienced molecular pathologists and laboratory scientists.
Strict internal and external quality assurance.
Accurate, reliable, and clinically actionable reports.
