Typhidot, Salmonella IgG
Typhidot, Salmonella IgG
The bacterium Salmonella typhi causes typhoid, often known as enteric fever. It is spread through consuming contaminated foods, beverages, and drinking water. When germs infect the body, the immune system responds by producing a variety of antibodies to fight off the infection. IgG antibody is one of these antibodies that is formed 3 to 4 weeks after the first infection and remains in an individual's system for the rest of their lives.
The typhidot, Salmonella IgG test is a medical test that uses a dot ELISA kit to detect IgG antibodies in a blood sample. This test is performed to determine the cause of any sustained fever or the presence of signs and symptoms of typhoid fever in an individual
Symptoms of typhoid fever
Fever
Fatigue
Stomach pain
Headache
Diarrhoea
Cough
Loss of appetite
Spots all over the body (rose-shaped
Who should get tested?
The typhidot, Salmonella IgG test is recommended for individuals who
Have symptoms of typhoid fever
Return from a trip from a place where typhoid illness is widespread
Come in contact with infected people
Are on treatment and need to know the treatment efficacy
Test preparation
No special preparation is required to take typhidot, Salmonella IgG test.
Please talk to your healthcare provider if you are on any medications or supplements before taking the test.
Interpretation of the Test Results
The test results of typhidot IgM test are available as either positive or negative.
Positive test results – These indicate the presence of IgG antibodies in an individual’s blood, which signifies a recent or past infection by Salmonella typhi.
Negative test results – These indicate the absence of IgG antibodies in an individual’s blood, which means the individual was not infected with Salmonella typhi
FAQs
What is the turnaround time (TAT) for Typhidot, Salmonella IgG test?
The typhidot, Salmonella IgG test results are usually available within 1 – 2 working days after the sample collection. However, it can also take a little longer at times
What is the procedure involved in sample collection during Typhidot, Salmonella IgG test?
A healthcare professional inserts a small needle into a vein in the upper arm to collect a few mL of blood sample in a sterile test tube. For easy collection of the blood sample, he may tie an elastic band to your upper arm or may ask you to make a fist. This will help create more blood in the veins thereby easing the sample collection procedure
Are there any risks associated with Typhidot, Salmonella IgG test?
No, there are no potential risks associated with typhidot, Salmonella IgG test. It is a simple blood test and may involve negligible risks such as feeling a slight sting or a bruise at the site of needle insertion. It usually resolves within a few minutes to a couple of hours. Rarely, the site can also become infected
Can the test results be false-negative?
Yes, when the test is performed before the antibodies are generated, false-negative results may occur. After initial infection with Salmonella typhi bacteria, it normally takes about 3 to 4 weeks for IgG antibodies to develop. Any test performed prior to this time period may yield false-negative test results
Can infected mother pass on the infection to her breastfed baby?
No. It is unlikely for the mother to transmit the infection to her baby while breastfeeding. Moreover, since the baby is not on solid food and drinks, the risk of acquiring infection through contamination is reduced. Additionally, the mother’s milk provides immunity against the disease to the baby
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