Entamoeba histolytica IgG
Supports the diagnosis of amoebic liver abscess.
Also known as: amoebiasis, amoebic serology, liver abscess
Price on request
We can collect this sample at your home, free of charge. Book a home visit.
- Turnaround
- 3–5 working days
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Blood sample
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About this test
When ultrasound shows a liver abscess, this antibody distinguishes an amoebic cause from a bacterial one — which decides whether the treatment is a drug alone or drainage as well. It stays positive long after the infection, so it is less useful in someone with repeated exposure.
What it measures
- Anti-Entamoeba histolytica IgG
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
- Fever & infection
- Liver
Often ordered with this
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- No fasting
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- 24–48 hours
- No fasting
- Home collection
Anti-HCV (Hepatitis C Antibody)
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- Same day
- No fasting
- Home collection