Chikungunya Test

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Chikungunya IgM Test

Chikungunya test is used to find out the Chikungunya Antibodies-IgG in the blood.

What are antibodies and their actions?

Antibodies are the protective proteins produced by the immune system and known as immunoglobulins. Antibodies are produced when any foreign substance or virus or bacteria enters the body. These foreign substances are known as antigens. Antibodies recognize and attach to the antigens in order to remove them from the body. There are five (5) subtypes of antibodies and they are IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, IgE.

IgG provides long-term protection as it presents in the circulation for a long period after an antigen. IgM enhances the ingestion of cells by phagocytosis. IgA is also the first defense of the intestine, lungs, and nose. They bind antigens to the microbes before they invade tissues and keep antigens in secretion and when secretion is expelled, antigens are also expelled.

IgD helps in the induction of antibody production and presents on the surface of B-cells. IgE binds to the basophils and mast cells.

What are chikungunya antibodies?

Chikungunya is a viral disease caused by Alphavirus. It is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. It is rarely fatal and has been identified in nearly forty 40 countries. The virus remains in the human body for 5-7 days. Chikungunya has similar symptoms as dengue and one can misdiagnosis the disease.

Chikungunya antibodies are the antibodies produced by the immune system to fight the chikungunya.

Why chikungunya test is performed?

This test is performed to check Chikungunya Antibodies IgG in the blood. The doctor may ask you to undergo this test if you are suffering from symptoms such as high fever, joint swelling, joint pain, rashes, severe headache, muscle pain, nausea, fatigue, etc.

If you are on treatment for Chikungunya, the doctor may ask you to perform this test to evaluate and to check the effectiveness of the treatment and Chikungunya Antibodies IgG levels in the blood. Mostly, this test is done along with other tests to confirm the diagnosis.

How often this chikungunya test should be performed?

If you have been diagnosed with chikungunya, your doctor may advise you to get this test done once in a year based on your clinical condition. If you are a healthy individual above the age of 35, your doctor may advise you to undergo this test either yearly or every other year.

Chikungunya Test

1. CHIKUNGUNIYA VIRUS ANTIBODY, IgM
2. CHIKUNGUNIYA RAPID QUALITATIVE TEST

Note:

• Overnight fasting is not required
• Doctor’s prescription may be needed
• The normal test result may vary depending on health history and previous health records
• Some medications may change the test results and hence you are advised to inform all your current medications to the doctor prior to the test

Also known as, Chikungunya Antibodies IgM Elisa Blood, Chikungunya Antibodies, Chikungunya Antibody, Chikungunya Antibody IgM,

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