Giardiasis (Giardia lamblia) IgM antibodies
Detects IgM antibodies to Giardia lamblia — early response antibodies more commonly appearing with fresh infection or acute process.
Used for:
- diagnosing probable acute giardiasis stage;
- examination with sudden intestinal symptoms;
- complex diagnostics together with IgA/IgG and stool tests.
Note:
- IgM may be short-lived;
- with prolonged complaints it may already be negative.
Infection routes:
- water/dirty hands;
- unwashed products;
- contact in children's groups.
Recommended for:
- children;
- acute GI symptoms.
Biomaterial: Venous blood
- Draw blood fasting (8-12 hours without food)
- Water is permitted
- Exclude fatty food and alcohol 24 hours before
- No smoking 30 minutes before
Medications: If taking antiparasitic drugs, hormonal drugs, or immunosuppressants — inform physician; dose adjustment is usually not required unless directed by physician
- Acute diarrhea/abdominal cramps;
- nausea, sudden loss of appetite;
- symptoms after travel/suspicious water;
- children examination at outbreaks.
Negative IgM — acute stage unlikely.
Positive IgM — possible recent infection.
Recommended physicians: Infectious disease parasitologist.
Physician consultation required.
Self-treatment not recommended.
CITO-analyses
Result on the day of the request
Result on the day of the request
