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Ascariasis - serology - serum

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Eurofins Biomnis code

ASC

Synonyms

  • Ascaris

Clinic significance

Caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, this probably represents the most widespread nematode infection. Pathogenesis in humans is initially due to migration of the larvae (causing pneumonitis or Lofler's syndrome). This is followed by colonization of the intestine by the adult worms which can elicit allergic reactions and induce various gastrointestinal complications, including complete obstruction in some cases or ectopic migration into the gallbladder. Diagnosis usually depends on the identification of an adult worm or the distinctive thick-walled eggs in the feces (or occasionally in vomit). Serological analysis of material extracted from coelomic fluid or genital specimens is complementary.

Prenalytics

  • 1 mL
  • serum (do not use 10 mL tube)
  • Refrigerated

Further information


    Methodology

    Enzymology

    Turnaround time

    1 week


    Pathologist(s) in charge
    Biomnis Lyon
    Specialty
    Infectious
    Contact(s)
    Dr Alexia BARBRY
    Dr Anne OVIZE
    Phone(s)
    +334 72 80 23 18
    +334 72 80 73 05