Scrub typhus IgM ELISA

Why it is done

Fever after field or forest work, especially July to October.

Preparation

No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Supports scrub typhus with matching symptoms. Low or negative may mean: May be negative in the first days of illness. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

What it measures

Antibodies against Orientia tsutsugamushi.

Sample type

Blood

If the result is high

Supports scrub typhus with matching symptoms.

If the result is low

May be negative in the first days of illness.

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सामान्य प्रश्न

What does the Scrub typhus IgM ELISA measure?
Antibodies against Orientia tsutsugamushi.

Why is the Scrub typhus IgM ELISA done?
Fever after field or forest work, especially July to October.

Do I need to fast for the Scrub typhus IgM ELISA?
No fasting needed.

What does a high or positive Scrub typhus IgM ELISA mean?
Supports scrub typhus with matching symptoms.

What does a low or negative Scrub typhus IgM ELISA mean?
May be negative in the first days of illness.

What is the normal range for the Scrub typhus IgM ELISA?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.

Scrub typhus IgM ELISA क्यों किया जाता है?
Fever after field or forest work, especially July to October.

Scrub typhus IgM ELISA के लिए तैयारी/उपवास चाहिए?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Supports scrub typhus with matching symptoms. Low or negative may mean: May be negative in the first days of illness. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.