Typhidot (Salmonella Typhi) (IgG, IgM (Rapid)

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Typhidot is a rapid blood test that detects IgG and IgM antibodies against Salmonella typhi to help diagnose typhoid fever.

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Test Details

Also Known As

Typhidot Rapid Test, Salmonella Typhi IgG IgM Test, Typhoid Antibody Test, Rapid Typhoid Test, Typhoid IgG IgM Test

Sample Type

Venous blood (serum)

Gender

Male, Female

Age Group

Adults and children

Pathology

Test Code

TYPHIDOT Rapid IgG/IgM (Combo) is an immunochromatographic assay designed for the qualitative detection and differentiation of specific IgM and IgG antibodies against specific Salmonella typhi OMP antigen in human serum or plasma. It is intended to be used as in vitro diagnostic of typhoid fever.

typhi antigen thus aiding in the determination of current or previous exposure to S. typhi. IgM positive or IgM /IgG both positive suggest current infection, while IgG positive suggests late stage of infection, or previous infection, or latent infection.

In the context of the Widal test for typhoid fever, a titer of 1:160 or higher for either the O or H antigens is generally considered a positive result, indicating a current or recent infection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It detects IgG and IgM antibodies against Salmonella typhi.

It indicates recent or active typhoid infection.

It suggests past infection or late-stage disease.

No, fasting is not required.

Results are usually available within a few hours.

It is a screening and supportive test; blood culture remains the gold standard.

Typhidot (Salmonella Typhi) (IgG, IgM (Rapid)