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Trypanosoma gambiense - serology - serum Refered Test

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Eurofins Biomnis code

TRYS

Synonyms

  • Trypanosoma
  • African trypanosomiasis
  • Trypanosomiasis - serology
  • Anti-Trypanosoma brucei gambiense antibodies
  • Sleeping sickness - serology

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
  • Serum
  • Refrigerated

Further information

    Methodology

    Agglutination (CATT) and Immunofluorescence

    Turnaround time

    15 days

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

    Caption

    Refered TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.

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