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Test Details

Echinococcus Antibody

General Info:

Description:

Echinococcus is a parasitic disease transmitted through ingestion of tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus through contaminated food or water, causing primary types of echinococcosis as cystic echinococcosis (CE) hydatid cyst, alveolar echinococcosis (AE) presenting with abdominal pain, jaundice and liver failure. The test helps diagnose and implement surgical resection, deworming, and prevention measures through safe pet handling and waste disposal.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Serum

Container Type: 

Gold

Volume: 

2ml

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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