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CYSTICERCUS IGG ANTIBODIES, SERUM

Detects IgG antibodies against the Cysticercus parasite, helping diagnose cysticercosis, an infection caused by the larval stage of the tapeworm Taenia solium.

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

CYSTICERCUS IGG ANTIBODIES, SERUM Test in New Delhi Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
CYSTICERCUS IGG ANTIBODIES, SERUM includes 1 parameter

  • Cysticercus Igg
Frequently Asked Questions

This test detects IgG antibodies against Taenia solium, the parasite causing neurocysticercosis.

Individuals with neurological symptoms, seizures, or suspected parasitic exposure should consider testing.

A blood sample is analyzed for IgG antibodies using ELISA or Western blot techniques.

A positive result suggests a Taenia solium infection, requiring further imaging tests for confirmation.

Yes, with antiparasitic medications and supportive therapy.

Test code

9816S

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer.5 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum

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 IGG ANTIBODIES, SERUM

₹2550