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2274. Opisthorchis felineus, IgG antibodies
Description
The test detects IgG antibodies to Opisthorchis felineus, the causative agent of opisthorchiasis. Specific IgG antibodies to opisthorchiasis antigens can be detected 6-8 weeks after infection, with peak concentrations occurring in the 2nd-3rd month. Their presence indicates a current or past parasitic infestation. The test can also be useful if parasitological methods are inconclusive.
When and who needs the test?
- Adults and children with symptoms that may indicate opisthorchiasis: fever, pain in the right hypochondrium, liver enlargement, nausea, vomiting, skin rash.
- For the differential diagnosis of opisthorchiasis and other helminthiases with similar clinical manifestations (e.g., clonorchiasis).
- People in high-risk groups, particularly fishermen, workers in the fishing industry, and anyone who regularly comes into contact with freshwater fish or consumes it without sufficient cooking.
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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