anti tb antibodies - igg / igm Test

The test is diagnostic evaluation for the qualitative distinction of IgG and IgM antibodies to Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in human serum and plasma.

Tuberculosis is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that generally effects the lungs however it can affect other parts of the body. It may cause pulmonary tuberculosis and various skin and abdomen infections. It spreads through the air from infected people - coughing, sneezing or spitting. 

Other commonly used methods to detect TB are:AFB, smear examination Culture, Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Mycobacterium antibody panel (TB-IgG, IgM, IgA)Mycobacterium Tuberculosis by RT-PCRQuantiferon TB GoldMantoux Test

24 to 36 Hours

The Anti TB test (IgA, IgG, IgM) is restricted to a standard assesment of antibodies to Mycobacterium tuberculosis in human serum, plasma. It also recognizes antibodies of Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium africanum. The test is a qualitative screening assay and is not for determining quantitative concentration of TB antibodies.

Symptoms associated with TB test are: 

• Unexplained weight loss
• Loss of apetite
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Night sweats
• Chills
• Prolonged and persistent cough
• Painful coughing and breathing and blood in sputum
• The severety of TB is spreads in the lungs it shows the following symptoms include:
• Chest pain
• Coughing up blood
• Prolonged cough for more than three weeks

Preparatory instructions during specimen collection*:

No Fasting Required.

No other special preparations required.

Specimen type:Serum (Blood Sample) 

Specimen collection procedure:Venipuncture - Collection of blood from a vein, usually from the arm.