Trypanosoma cruzi - serology - serum Refered Test
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TRYPA
Synonyms
- Trypanosomiasis - serology
- Anti-Trypanosoma cruzi antibodies
- South American trypanosomiasis
- Chagas disease - serology
- Trypanosoma
Clinic significance
A flagellated protozoan with a tropism for the blood and tissues which is transmitted by reduviid bugs. Causes American trypanosomiasis or Chagas' disease which is characterized by an erythematous nodule at the site of inoculation followed by undulating fever, myocarditis and multiple lymphadenopathy. The infection can become chronic causing cardiac manifestations, neurological problems and megaesophagus and megacolon. In the acute phase, trypanosomes can be directly detected by microscopic examination of blood (a smear or ideally a thick drop). In pauciparasitic and chronic forms of the disease, serological analysis can be useful but results must be interpreted with caution because cross-reactions are common.
Prenalytics
- 1 mL
- Serum
- Refrigerated
Further information
Documents to download
Methodology
Indirect immunofluorescence
Turnaround time
10 days
Pathologist(s) in charge
Specialty
Contact(s)
Dr Anne OVIZE
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 73 05
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Refered TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.
