Serological tests

Mycoplasma pneumoniae test

To date, there are no clinical, epidemiological or laboratory symptoms that would allow early detection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae lung damage.

Hepatitis rapid test

Viral hepatitis is an infectious disease in which the inflammatory process caused by infectious agents spreads to the liver tissue.

Rapid HIV test: accuracy, instructions

A rapid (spot) or express test for HIV can be performed outside of specialized laboratories, does not require any equipment, and provides results in a maximum of 30 minutes.

Blood test for Epstein-Barr virus for antibodies and PCR: how to pass, norms

By herpes we are accustomed to understanding unsightly, painful, blistering rashes on the face in the lip area, which subsequently form brown crusts.

Test for latent infections: list, what to take

In the conditions of modern life, we increasingly have to deal with various diseases. The problems of combating infectious diseases have acquired special significance in medicine.

What tests should be taken after a tick bite?

The risk of contracting infectious diseases transmitted by insects is quite high, even if the tick was removed as quickly as possible and was unable to penetrate deeply.

Candidiasis: antibodies to Candida albicans in blood

The diagnosis of superficial candidiasis is based on the detection of fungal elements in a stained smear. In visceral forms of candidiasis, serological studies are of great diagnostic importance.

Aspergillosis test: antibodies to aspergillosis pathogen in blood

A more sensitive serological diagnostics of aspergillosis is the detection of antigens (galactomannans) of aspergillus in the blood. The latex test and the ELISA method (more sensitive) are used. The sensitivity of the ELISA for galactomannans is 50-60%, with repeated testing it reaches 90%, the specificity is 90-100%.

Opisthorchiasis test: antibodies to the causative agent of opisthorchiasis in blood

The sensitivity of the ELISA method for diagnostics of opisthorchiasis in the acute phase approaches 100%, in the chronic phase of the disease - 70%, depending on the intensity of the invasion. IgM antibodies appear in the blood 1 week after infection, reach maximum values 1.5-2 weeks later, and after 6-8 weeks their titer begins to decrease rapidly.

Trichinellosis test: antibodies to Trichinella spiralis in blood

For early serological diagnostics of trichinellosis, the determination of IgG antibodies by the ELISA method is used. The sensitivity of ELISA reaches 90-100%, specificity - 70-80%. Specific antibodies appear in the blood of the infected person during the migration of trichinella larvae and their concentration in the muscles.