2436. Bordetella pertussis toxin (cough toxin), IgG antibodies
Description
Whooping cough is an acute infectious disease characterized by bouts of spastic coughing. Caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. A disease-specific cough is associated with toxins that are released by the bacterium and irritate the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. The human body reacts to toxins by releasing antibodies.
Determining the levels of IgG antibodies allows you to confirm the role of the bacterium Bordetella pertussis in the development of the disease and assess the immune status of a person.
The analysis can be used for the diagnosis of cough, differential diagnosis of respiratory infections, assessment of pre- and post-vaccination status.
When and who needs the test?
- recommended for clinical manifestations of whooping cough, suspected whooping cough after contact with the patient;
- in differential diagnosis with acute respiratory viral diseases, measles, bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma.
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...