CYSTICERCUS (TAENIA SOLIUM) IGG, CSF (CSF,EIA)

This test detects IgG antibodies against Taenia solium, the parasite that causes cysticercosis, in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It is used to diagnose neurocysticercosis, a parasitic infection of the central nervous system.The most common manifestation is neurocysticercosis which occurs when the larvae invade the central nervous system, often presenting as seizures, or chronic meningitis.

Also known asTaenia Solium- Igg Csf Cysticercus Igg AntibodyCsf Cysticercus Igg AntibodyCsf

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
CYSTICERCUS (TAENIA SOLIUM) IGG, CSF (CSF,EIA) includes 1 parameter

  • Cysticercus (taenia Solium) Igg, Csf (csf,eia)

Test code

10108

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
CsfPlain Sterile Vaccutainer 2 ml

Specimen stability information

Csf

Collection instructions

Age,Gender,Clinical history required

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday TIME - 11:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Eia - Infectious Section

CPT and Loinc codes

CYSTICERCUS (TAENIA SOLIUM) IGG, CSF (CSF,EIA)

2000