Trichinellosis (Trichinella spiralis) IgG antibodies
Detects IgG antibodies to Trichinella spiralis — parasite primarily acquired by consuming meat (pork/game) containing larvae. Used for trichinellosis diagnosis — disease causing muscle pain, edema, temperature, and allergic reactions.
Infection routes:
- consuming insufficiently cooked meat (pork, boar, etc.);
- tasting raw minced meat.
Recommended for:
- symptoms after consuming insufficiently cooked meat;
- hunters and game dish enthusiasts;
- suspected infection in family/group.
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
- Muscle pain, weakness, aching;
- face/eyelid edema;
- prolonged temperature;
- elevated eosinophils; rash, itching, urticaria;
- after consuming poorly cooked meat.
Note: IgG may not appear immediately — early results may be negative.
Negative IgG — antibodies not detected.
Positive IgG — organism contacted Trichinella (possible current infection).
At positive result: infectious disease specialist/parasitologist consultation for diagnosis confirmation. Self-treatment with antiparasitic drugs not recommended.
