Yersinia pseudotuberculosis IHA (Serum)
The test is aimed at detecting antibodies to the pseudotuberculosis pathogen (Yersinia pseudotuberculosis) by the indirect hemagglutination (IHA) method.
Used for diagnosing acute and past infection.
Applied for fever, abdominal pain, skin rashes, joint involvement.
Prescribed when yersinia infections are suspected and as part of differential diagnosis of intestinal diseases.
What the test assesses:
• Presence and titer of antibodies to Yersinia pseudotuberculosis in serum
• Fact of the body's contact with the pathogen and possible activity of the infectious process
Biomaterial: Venous blood
• Submit fasting
• Avoid intense physical exertion for 24 hours
Medications:
• If possible, avoid antibacterial medications for 24-48 hours
Recommended for testing:
• When pseudotuberculosis is suspected
• With fever and intoxication symptoms
• With gastrointestinal manifestations
Important: results are assessed in combination with clinical data and other yersinia infection markers.
Negative result
— antibodies to Yersinia pseudotuberculosis not detected
— no current infection or early disease stage
Positive result
— presence of antibodies to Yersinia pseudotuberculosis
— indicates current or past infection, possible active phase
Important: physician consultation is necessary for a positive or questionable result.
