Typhidot (IgM & IgG)
Rapid antibody test for typhoid fever.
Also known as: typhoid test, typhidot, enteric fever
Price on request
We can collect this sample at your home, free of charge. Book a home visit.
- Turnaround
- Same day
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Blood sample
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About this test
Typhidot detects IgM and IgG antibodies against Salmonella typhi. IgM suggests a current infection and IgG suggests past exposure. It gives a faster answer than blood culture, though culture remains the definitive test and is preferred where the diagnosis will change treatment.
What it measures
- Typhoid IgM antibody
- Typhoid IgG antibody
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
Often ordered with this
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