Plasmodium antibodies
Which test do we use?
Indirect immunofluorescent antibody test (IFAT) (total Ig)
Sampling instructions
For 1 or 2 serological analyses: at least 1 ml serum
For 3 to 5 serological analyses: at least 2 ml serum
Storage conditions
The serum can be sent at room temperature, but the transport should be kept as short as possible (avoid transport over weekends and holidays).
Important advice
Active infections should be diagnosed by examination of a thick film.
Frequence
1-2x / week
Reference values
Negative
Delivery time of the result
On average: 6 days
Accredited
IFAT P. falciparum : yes
IFAT P. vivax /ovale/malariae: no
RIZIV-code
551810 / 551821
Loinc-code
P. falciparum: 21465-0
P. ovale: 21467-6
P. vivax: 21468-4
P. malariae: 21466-8
Laatste wijziging op: 16/01/2023