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Introduction Candida antibody testing measures immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, and IgM) antibodies in the blood to help detect current or past Candida infections. These antibodies are produced in response to the presence of Candida in the body, assisting the immune system in fighting off the fungus. Principle Purpose …
Introduction The VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) and TPHA (Treponema pallidum hemagglutination assay) tests are laboratory diagnostic tests used to detect antibodies produced in response to the bacterium Treponema pallidum, which is the causative agent of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI). These tests play …
Introduction The Scrub Typhus IgM test is a diagnostic assay used to detect IgM antibodies against the bacteria Orientia tsutsugamushi, which causes scrub typhus, a vector-borne infectious disease. It is prevalent in certain parts of Asia, the Pacific Islands, and other regions with heavy vegetation …
Introduction Salmonella Typhi IgM and IgG tests are diagnostic tools used to detect antibodies in the blood that are specific to the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. It is the causative agent of typhoid fever, a potentially serious and life-threatening illness. These tests play a crucial role …
Introduction The Dengue Fever Panel test is a diagnostic test designed to detect and confirm the presence of the dengue virus or specific antibodies in a person’s blood. Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes species, and is prevalent in …