TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI IGG, SERUM

A test to detect IgG antibodies against Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite responsible for Chagas disease. It helps diagnose chronic infection or past exposure.

Also known asTrypanosoma Cruzi Igg Trypanosoma Cruzi Igg

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI IGG, SERUM Test in Bengaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI IGG, SERUM includes 1 parameter

  • Trypanosoma Cruzi Igg
Frequently Asked Questions

This test detects IgG antibodies against Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite responsible for Chagas disease. It helps confirm chronic infection, particularly in asymptomatic individuals or those with cardiac or digestive manifestations.

The test is recommended for people with possible exposure in endemic areas of Latin America, blood donors, organ transplant candidates, or individuals with unexplained cardiac symptoms.

A blood sample is analyzed using serological assays like ELISA to detect T. cruzi-specific IgG antibodies.

A positive result indicates past or chronic infection with T. cruzi. Negative results suggest no exposure, although early infections might not be detected.

Treatment with antiparasitic agents like benznidazole may be initiated. Further cardiac evaluations such as ECG and echocardiography are often performed.

Test code

4115

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer1 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

'

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Eia - Infectious Section

CPT and Loinc codes

TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI IGG, SERUM

2250