2162. Treponema Pallidum, IgG antibodies
Description
Treponema pallidum (pallid spirochete) is a pathogen that provokes the development of syphilis. Infection occurs sexually, in addition, infection is possible by transfusion, contact and transplacental. Human immune cells react to the penetration of the spirochete into the body by secreting specific antibodies.
Determination of IgG antibodies in the blood allows confirming the role of spirochete pallidum in the development of the disease.
The test is used for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of syphilis. It is better to take it in combination with the determination of antibodies to other infectious pathogens from the group of sexually transmitted infections.
When and who needs the test?
- exclusion of syphilis in any genital ulcers;
- sexual partners of patients with syphilis, in case of secondary syphilis – in case of close household contact;
- newborns and children of the first months of life in the presence of syphilis in the mother during pregnancy;
- in case of infection with other STIs;
- with positive screening test results.
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...