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9350. Yersinia spp., IgA antibodies (Western blot)
Description
Yersinia spp. – a type of bacteria that can cause the development of intestinal yersiniosis (an infectious disease with a primary lesion of the digestive tract by the type of enterocolitis). The immune system, in response to the penetration of bacteria into the body, begins to synthesize antibodies specific to the pathogen.
Determination of IgA antibodies allows to confirm the etiological role of the bacterium in the development of the disease.
The test is used to diagnose yersiniosis and differential diagnosis of infectious diseases of the intestinal group.
When and who needs the test?
- diagnosis of yersiniosis;
- differential diagnosis of enteritis, arthritis, abdominal pain, sepsis, reactive arthritis.
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...