COXSACKIE ANTIBODY - IGM, SERUM

The Coxsackie IgM antibody test detects recent or active infection by Coxsackie viruses. Elevated levels indicate a current infection and can help diagnose conditions like myocarditis or viral meningitis caused by these viruses.

Also known asCoxsackie Antibody - Igm Coxsackie Antibody - Igm

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

12 Working Days

Test details

COXSACKIE ANTIBODY - IGM, SERUM Test in Vadodara Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
COXSACKIE ANTIBODY - IGM, SERUM includes 1 parameter

  • Coxsackie Antibody - Igm, Serum
Frequently Asked Questions

This serological test detects IgM antibodies against Coxsackie viruses, which are part of the enterovirus group and associated with hand-foot-mouth disease, myocarditis, and other illnesses.

It is ordered to diagnose a recent or ongoing infection with Coxsackie virus, especially in individuals showing relevant symptoms such as rash, fever, or chest pain.

A blood sample is drawn and serum is separated for antibody testing via ELISA or immunofluorescence.

A positive result indicates recent infection. Negative results may not rule out infection, especially early in the disease.

No special preparation is required. However, notify the clinician of recent vaccinations or infections that might affect interpretation.

Test code

2548I

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer4 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 09:00

Turn around time

12 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Local Send Out

CPT and Loinc codes

COXSACKIE ANTIBODY - IGM, SERUM

3000