Cysticercus Antibody (IgG), Western Blot, CSF
- Laboratory
- Quest Diagnostics
- Test code
- 34869
- Specimen
- Csf
- Fasting
- Not stated
- LOINC
- 24040-8, 6373-5
- Turnaround
- Set up: Batched
Laboratory assay overview
This assay is a qualitative test for the confirmation of specific IgG antibodies recognizing Taenia solium, the agent causing cysticerosis. Detection of antibodies to any of 6 specific T. solium glycoprotein bands of molecular weights 50,42-30,24,21,18 and 14 kilodaltons is interpreted as a positive result. However, a positive result without reactivity to the 50 and 42-39 glycoprotein bands may reflect crossreactive antibodies induced by echinococcosis.
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Negative
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