2129. Yersinia enterocolitica, IgA antibodies
Description
Intestinal yersiniosis is an infectious disease with a primary lesion of the gastrointestinal tract by the type of enterocolitis. Yersinia is caused by bacteria of the genus Yersinia. The development of the disease is accompanied by the release of antibodies specific to the pathogen by the immune system.
The determination of IgA antibodies allows us to confirm the etiological role of the bacterium Yersinia enterocolitica in the development of colitis and enterocolitis.
The test is used to diagnose yersiniosis and differential diagnosis of various infectious diseases of the digestive system.
When and who needs the test?
Diagnosis of yersiniosis; differential diagnosis of enteritis, arthritis, abdominal pain, sepsis, reactive arthritis.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...