Chlamydophila pneumoniae Antibody (IgM) details
What Chlamydophila pneumoniae Antibody (IgM) shows
Chlamydophila pneumoniae (also called Chlamydia pneumoniae) is a bacterium spread through respiratory droplets that causes infections such as bronchitis, sinusitis and pneumonia, often mild. This blood test measures IgM antibodies against it, part of a panel that may also measure other antibody types. IgM is usually the first antibody type produced, so a raised result can point to a recent, first-time infection. IgM may not rise with repeat infections, which are common in adults, and false positives can occur, so a negative result does not rule out infection. The result is interpreted together with IgG and IgA results, changes between samples taken a few weeks apart, and your symptoms.
Tests that include Chlamydophila pneumoniae Antibody (IgM)
Chlamydophila pneumoniae is a common cause of infantile and community-acquired pneumonia.
- Chlamydophila pneumoniae Antibody (IgM) Measures IgM antibodies to Chlamydophila pneumoniae, a respiratory bacterium, to help assess a recent infection.
Chlamydophila pneumoniae is a common cause of infantile and community-acquired pneumonia.
- Chlamydia pneumoniae IgG An antibody that indicates past or ongoing exposure to Chlamydia pneumoniae, a bacterium that can cause respiratory infections.
- Chlamydophila pneumoniae Antibody (IgA) Measures IgA antibodies to Chlamydophila pneumoniae, a respiratory bacterium, to help assess recent or ongoing infection.
- Chlamydophila pneumoniae Antibody (IgM) Measures IgM antibodies to Chlamydophila pneumoniae, a respiratory bacterium, to help assess a recent infection.
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