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2164. Measles virus, IgG antibodies
Description
The test detects specific IgG antibodies to the measles virus. Detection of IgG may indicate current infection, recovery, and post-vaccination immunity. Positive IgG antibodies remain positive for 10 years (sometimes lifelong) after infection or vaccination.
When and who needs the test?
- To confirm infection in the presence of the following symptoms:
- high fever;
- dry cough;
- runny nose;
- conjunctivitis;
- whitish spots on the inside of the cheeks;
- a rash that starts on the face and spreads throughout the body.
- To monitor the effectiveness of vaccination.
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...
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