LEPTOSPIRA ANTIBODY IgM & IgG
₹ 3000| Test Name | LEPTOSPIRA ANTIBODY IgM & IgG |
| Test Type | Serum |
| Report Delivery | SAME DAY |
| Test Include | |
| Price | ₹ 3000 |
Know More about LEPTOSPIRA ANTIBODY IgM & IgG
The Leptospira IgM and IgG antibody tests are simple blood tests that check for antibodies your body produces in response to leptospirosis—a bacterial infection caught from contaminated water, soil, or animal urine. These tests help your doctor find out whether the infection is recent (IgM) or from the past (IgG). Detecting leptospirosis early is important because it can cause serious kidney or liver problems if not treated in time.
Process
- A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm using a sterile needle.
- The sample is sent to a lab for testing using ELISA or dot-blot techniques.
When to Get Tested
You should consider this test if you have symptoms like fever, muscle pain, jaundice, or if you've recently been exposed to floodwater, contaminated areas, or animals that may carry the bacteria.
Sample Type
Blood samples from veins are required for this test.
Test Preparation
No fasting or special preparation is needed. Just follow any instructions given by your doctor.
Understanding Your Result
A positive IgM result suggests a current or recent infection, while positive IgG indicates past exposure or immunity. If both are positive, it may point to a recent infection with immune response. A negative result could mean no infection or testing too early—repeat testing might be needed if symptoms persist. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics or recommend further tests based on your results.
HOW DOES HOME SAMPLE COLLECTION WORK?
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SELECT YOUR
TEST -
SELECT HOME
COLLECTION OPTION -
SELECT TIME, DATE
& PAY ONLINE -
OUR COLLECTION
AGENT VISITS YOU -
TESTING DONE
AT LAB -
VIEW/DOWNLOAD
YOUR REPORT ONLINE
Avail home collection through an easy 6-stage process. Visit our website and select the prescribed test. Choose the Home Collection option. Select the time and date, then pay online or pay after availing our service. Our collection agent will visit you and take a sample, while following all the necessary precautions. We will perform the required tests at our state-of-our-art lab. Once the results arrive, you can view or download your report online. Taking a test couldn’t be easier or safer than at Ayushman Diagnostics.
