Echovirus IgG Antibody (Serum)
This test measures the presence of antibodies against echovirus in your blood, helping identify past infection or immunity.
["IgG antibodies indicate long-term immunity or past exposure to echovirus."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 110957-8
- Short code
- E chaffeensis IgG Msmt Ser
- Synonyms
- E chaffeensis IgG Msmt Ser
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 82784
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Why This Test Is Done
Doctors may order this test if you have symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues that could suggest an echovirus infection, especially in children or immunocompromised individuals. It can also be used to confirm a diagnosis when other tests are inconclusive or to assess immunity in outbreaks or research settings.
What to Expect During the Test
A blood sample is drawn from a vein, usually in your arm. You may feel a slight pinch, but it’s quick and typically not painful. The sample is sent to a lab for testing using an immunoassay method to detect specific antibodies.
Preparation for the Test
No special preparation is needed. You can eat, drink, or take medications as usual on the day of the test. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before if your doctor advises it, as it may affect blood test results.
Possible Results and Interpretation
A positive result means your body has produced IgG antibodies against echovirus, suggesting you’ve had the infection before or are likely immune. A negative result indicates no detectable antibodies, which may mean you haven’t been exposed or the test was taken too early after infection.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
IgG antibodies to echovirus are important for diagnosing past infections, monitoring immunity in outbreaks, or evaluating exposure in vulnerable populations. While IgG alone doesn’t confirm active infection, it can guide further testing or clinical decisions. High antibody levels may also be studied in research or public health surveillance.
Short name
IgG Antibody to Echovirus
Frequently asked questions
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