Chlamydia Pneumoniae IgM Antibodies Test

Chlamydia Pneumoniae IgM Antibodies Test

Category
Lungs
Sample
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
In 12 days
Fasting
No Fasting
Age
5+ Years

What Is This Test?

A blood test that measures IgM antibodies against Chlamydia pneumoniae.

Why this test is performed?

Helps diagnose atypical pneumonia. IgM antibodies appear early, so a positive IgM usually suggests a recent or current infection.

Who should take this test?

Cough for more than 2 weeks, breathlessness, wheezing, fever with chest symptoms, or TB exposure.

Test Preparation

No fasting needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Antibodies take some days to weeks to appear after infection, so your doctor may time or repeat the test based on when symptoms began.

No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.

Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.

Usually within 10–11 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.

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