Babesia Microti Antibodies, IgG and IgM Test and Its Cost in Delhi, India

Protozoa are microorganism that belongs to kingdom Protista. They can either be a free living organism or a parasitic one. Babesiosis is a type of zoonotic infection (Came from a non-human to human) that is caused by a parasitic protozoa babesia microti.

Serological test is done to find out the infection if parasitaemia is too low to detect and also when the infection has been already clear either itself or after the treatment. Serology is also applied in the follow up of documented cases of babesiosis or if there is a chance of chronic infection.

Type of specimen

>>Blood sample is taken as specimen for this test.

When to get tested

If you are having following given symptoms

• High fever
• Tiredness that does not go away on itself
• Symptoms of flu
• Pain in head
• Weakness
• Loss of appetite

Severity of this disease

Majority of cases of babesiosis are likely to be mild but in some cases the infection can cause serious damage in body or can be deadly especially in older and asplenic patients. In the most serious of the cases, hemolysis the rupture of red blood cells and shock may be seen. Patients may suffer from an enlarged liver or enlargement of spleen.

Normal reference ranges

>>Babesia microti, IgG <1:64
>>Babesia microti, IgM <1:20

What is the Cost of Babesia microti Antibodies, IgG and IgM Test?

The cost of the Babesia microti Antibodies, IgG and IgM test varies from INR 8000 to INR 12000.