Strongyloidiasis - UKAS accredited test
Commercial ELISA used. IgG antibodies are detected.
Cross-reactions are known to occur with patients with filarial infections and with heavy Hookworm infections.
HIV status has no effect on Strongyloides antibody test
Antibody levels normally detected 2 to 3 months post-exposure, however, there are occasions when no antibody response will be detected.
Antibody levels revert to negative approximately 6 months to 1 year post successful treatment.
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SENSITIVITY % |
SPECIFICITY % |
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ELISA (in house verification) |
95 |
95 |