Yersinia Enterocolitica Antigen, Stool

Yersinia enterocolitica is a Gram-negative bacillus that belongs to the  Enterobacteriaceae family. It causes the disease Yersiniosis (an animal-borne disease that occurs in humans and cattle, deer, pigs, and birds) Acute yersinia enterocolitis infections lead to mild self-limiting enterocolitis and adenitis in humans. The symptoms include watery or bloody diarrhea and fever, resembling appendicitis, or Salmonellosis or Shigellosis.

Yersinia enterocolitica Antigen, a Stool test is used to screen acute yersinia enterocolitis infections

Why is Yersinia enterocolitica antigen, stool Done?

The Yersinia enterocolitica test is done to diagnose/detect acute yersinia enterocolitis infections. It is also recommended for patients experiencing the symptoms such as Fever, Nausea, Vomiting, Bloody diarrhea, and abdominal pain on the right side, which may be confused with appendicitis.

What is the procedure for  Yersinia enterocolitica antigen, stool?

For the procedure, you need to give 5 g of fresh stool in a sterile screw-capped container.

Preparation for Yersinia enterocolitica antigen, stool

No special preparation is needed for the test procedure.

The risk or side effects

There is no risk associated with Yersinia enterocolitica antigen, stool

Cost of Yersinia enterocolitica antigen, stool

The cost of Yersinia enterocolitica antigen, stool near me in Delhi ranges from INR 1,500 to INR 2,000.