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Strongyloides stercoralis | Antibodies Westernblot

Known as: Strongyloides stercoralis | Antibodies
SKU: 1547

210.00

Study material: Venous blood
Response time (working day): 14
The test is done on an empty stomach: no
Home call service: Yes
Country: EU

General Information

Strongyloides stercoralis | Antibody test Westernblot

The test is used to diagnose infection,

Western blotting Immunoblotting is a method that detects antibodies against a specific parasite protein.

Used as a confirmatory test, especially when ELISA is positive or doubtful

It is characterized by high specificity — reducing the risk of false-positive results, which are often found in ELISA due to cross-reaction with other parasites.

Strongyloides stercoralis It is a parasitic worm that causes strongyloidiasis.

The infection is often asymptomatic, but can cause chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, skin rash, and cough.

In immunosuppressed patients (steroid therapy, transplantation), the infection can spread throughout the body, sometimes creating a life-threatening condition.

When should we take the test?

For confirmation — When the ELISA result is positive or equivocal

In immunosuppressed patients — When the antibody level is unreliable

 

Possible interpretation of the results

Positive result – indicates the presence of Strongyloides-specific antibodies → confirmation of infection

Negative result – rules out strongyloidiasis, although it is important to consider the clinical picture

Ambiguous indicator – is the result of cross-reactivity of antigens with other pathogens and requires additional research methods

Reference values

The Western blot method is the “gold standard” for confirming Strongyloides antibodies because it accurately identifies parasite-specific antigens and reduces the risk of false-positive results.

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