Fasciola hepatica serology-994
Test info
Liver fluke
Parasite serology
Fascioliasis Serology
Presence of parasite antibodies
Antibody detection assays are particularly useful in
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The early stages of infection before eggs are produced (egg production typically begins at least 3 to 4 months after exposure)
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Chronic infection when egg production is sporadic or low
Substances known to interfere with immunoassays include: bilirubin, lipids and hemoglobin
Specimen
- Allow specimen to clot
- Spin
- Transfer 2.0 mL of serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum
The parasite specific antibody must be indicated in the order and on the MDH requisition form.
Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days
Frozen - 8 weeks
Ambient - NO
Performance
Antibody detection, Immunoblot, Western blot
Clinical and Interpretive info
Fascioliasis is infection with the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica, which is acquired by eating contaminated watercress or other water plants.
Clinical manifestations include abdominal pain and hepatomegaly. Diagnosis is by serology or detection of eggs in stool, duodenal aspirates, or bile specimens.