2274. Opisthorchis felineus, IgG antibodies
Description
Opisthorchiasis is a severe parasitic disease caused by the Siberian fluke (Opisthorchis felineus) and is characterized by damage to the liver and pancreas. Infection occurs when eating raw or undercooked fish. Human immune cells react to contact with the parasite by secreting specific antibodies.
The determination of IgG antibodies makes it possible to confirm the etiological role of the parasite in the development of the disease in the acute (with an increase in antibody titers) and its chronic phase.
The test is widely used for the diagnosis of opisthorchiasis and its differential diagnosis with infectious and non-infectious diseases of the liver and pancreas.
When and who needs the test?
- signs of damage to the liver, gallbladder or pancreas, indicating a possible invasion by trematodes;
- epidemiological indications;
- survey of risk groups (fishermen, indigenous peoples of the North).
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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