Typhi Dot, IgM near me in Mumbai
Understanding Typhi Dot, IgM in Mumbai
What is Typhi Dot, IgM in Mumbai?
The Typhi Dot, IgM test, available at an affordable price in Mumbai with Tata 1mg labs helps detect immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies against Salmonella typhi, the bacteria causing typhoid. This test helps in the early detection of typhoid fever (acute phase) as IgM antibodies are produced by the immune system shortly (2-3 days) after exposure to this bacteria.
Consider getting tested if you are experiencing symptoms like fever, weakness, headache, loss of appetite, pink-colored spots, pain in the abdomen, chills, nausea or vomiting, constipation, muscle weakness, skin rash, etc, suggestive of typhoid, or if you have traveled to typhoid endemic area.
No special preparation is required for this test; you may eat and drink as per your daily routine.
What does Typhi Dot, IgM measure?
The Typhi Dot, IgM test is an important and rapid diagnostic tool to diagnose typhoid fever. This test usually shows the typhoid infection within 2-3 days by detecting IgM antibodies, illustrating an active infection respectively. When Salmonella typhi enters the body, your immune system produces IgM antibodies as the body's first response of defense against the outer membrane protein of Salmonella typhi.
IgM antibodies are usually present in higher concentrations shortly after infection before gradually decreasing and eventually disappearing. Therefore, a positive IgM test for Salmonella Typhi typically suggests a recent or acute infection.