Trypanosoma gambiense - screening - CSF Refered Test
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TRYPL
Synonyms
- Chagas disease - screening for parasite
- Sleeping sickness - screening for parasite
Clinic significance
A flagellated protozoan with a tropism for the lymphatic system which is transmitted by the tsetse fly (Glossina). Causes fever, erythematous papules, lymphadenopathy and neurological disturbances (headaches, abnormal sensitivity and disturbed sleep patterns). The main complications involve the cardiovascular and endocrine systems. Definitive diagnosis depends on the detection of parasites in the blood or lymph during the acute phase of the disease. Antibodies appear in the serum early in infection and somewhat later in the CSF but there is extensive cross-reactivity with T. cruzi, Leishmania, Plasmodium and various bacteria.
Prenalytics
- 1 mL
- CSF
- Refrigerated
Methodology
Immunofluorescence
Turnaround time
1 week
Pathologist(s) in charge
Specialty
Contact(s)
Dr Marie HERVO
Dr Thomas BLANCHOT
E-mail(s)
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 73 99
+334 72 80 73 99
Caption
Refered TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.
