Trypanosoma brucei gambiense antibodies
Which test do we use?
An Immunofluorescence test for IgG antibodies and an agglutination test (card agglutination test, CATT) for total antibodies (IgM + IgG)
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 transport duration should be kept as short as possible (avoid transport over weekends or holidays).
Important advice
Country of exposure must be mentioned on the request form.
Frequence
Once per week
Reference values
negative
How soon can you expect results?
Depends on the total number of requested analyses. See ‘How frequently do we perform this analysis’.
Accredited
No
RIZIV-code
551810 / 551821
Laatste wijziging op: 23/01/2020