Cysticercosis (Taenia Solium) Antibody IgG

Cysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by the tapeworm Taenia solium. The disease is contracted by ingesting contaminated food or water that contains tapeworm eggs. Once ingested, the eggs hatch in the intestine and the larvae migrate to other tissues in the body, such as the muscles, brain, and eyes, where they can form cysts.

The Cysticercosis Antibody IgG Test is a blood test used to detect the presence of antibodies to the tapeworm Taenia solium in the blood. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system in response to an infection or other foreign substance in the body. The IgG antibodies are the most abundant type of antibodies in the blood and are produced later in the course of the infection.

Why is Cysticercosis (Taenia Solium) Antibody IgG Test Done?

The Cysticercosis (Taenia Solium) Antibody IgG Test is usually recommended when your body shows the symptoms such as.

• Abdominal Pain
• Appetite Loss
• Weight loss
• Seizures
• Headache
• Double Vision etc.

It is recommended to patients with suspected Cysticercosis infection to confirm the presence of antibodies to the tapeworm Taenia solium in the blood sample.

Sample Type Required

>>Blood sample

Result

A positive result for the Cysticercosis Antibody IgG Test indicates that the individual has been exposed to Taenia solium at some point in the past and has developed an immune response to the infection. However, a positive result does not necessarily mean that the individual is currently infected with the tapeworm or has active cysticercosis. The antibodies can persist in the blood for years after the infection has been cleared.

A negative result for the Cysticercosis Antibody IgG Test indicates that the individual has not developed antibodies to Taenia solium and is likely not infected with the tapeworm. However, a negative result does not completely rule out the possibility of infection, especially if the test is performed too soon after the initial exposure.

If there is a concern for active infection, additional tests such as imaging studies (MRI or CT scan) or a stool test to detect tapeworm eggs may be ordered.

Cost of Cysticercosis (Taenia Solium) Antibody IgG Test

The cost of a Cysticercosis (Taenia solium) Antibody IgG Test near me in Delhi starts from INR 800.