Anti-Yersinia enterocolitica Antibodies IgA (Serum)
The test is designed to detect IgA antibodies to Yersinia enterocolitica.
Used for diagnosing the acute intestinal form of yersiniosis.
Particularly informative with pronounced gastrointestinal symptoms.
What the test assesses:
• Presence of IgA antibodies to Yersinia enterocolitica
• Activity of the current infectious process
Biomaterial: Venous blood
• Submit fasting
Medications:
• If possible, avoid antibacterial medications for 24-48 hours
Recommended for testing:
• With symptoms of acute intestinal infection (abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, nausea)
• When yersiniosis is suspected
• With inflammatory bowel diseases of unclear cause
• With prolonged GI disorders after past infection
• To confirm an active infectious process
Important: results are assessed in combination with clinical data.
Negative result
— IgA antibodies to Yersinia enterocolitica not detected
— no active infection
Positive result
— presence of IgA antibodies to Yersinia enterocolitic
— indicates current infection and process activity
Important: physician consultation is necessary for a positive or questionable result."
