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Leptospira IgM Antibody

Key Details About Leptospira IgM Testing Purpose: Diagnoses acute leptospirosis, often characterized by fever, headache, muscle pain, and jaundice. Result Interpretation: Positive: Suggests recent or current infection.…

Sample
Serum
Preparation
No fasting needed
Report in
96 hours
Collection
At your home

About this test

Key Details About Leptospira IgM Testing

  • Purpose: Diagnoses acute leptospirosis, often characterized by fever, headache, muscle pain, and jaundice.
  • Result Interpretation:
    • Positive: Suggests recent or current infection.
    • Negative: No IgM antibodies detected, but might be too early in the infection.
    • Equivocal: Questionable; retesting in 10-14 days is recommended.
  • Timing: IgM antibodies typically appear 5-7 days after the onset of symptoms.
  • Sample Requirement: 1 mL of serum is typically required.
  • Preparation: No special preparation (fasting) is required.
  • Sample Stability: Refrigerated samples are stable for up to 14 days.

A positive result suggests infection, but definitive diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and possibly confirmatory tests like the Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT).

Preparation

  • No fasting is needed for this test. You can book any available slot.
  • Keep your doctor’s prescription or test request handy if you have one, and take regular medicines as your doctor has advised.
  • Tell the sample collector if you take blood thinners, and wear a sleeve that rolls above the elbow.

How home sample collection works

  1. 1

    Choose your tests

    Add single tests or a package to the cart and check fasting needs.

  2. 2

    Pick a collection slot

    Half-hour slots from 30 minutes ahead, up to 10 days out. Pay online.

  3. 3

    A sample collector visits

    They confirm the visit with a one-time code, then take the sample.

  4. 4

    Report in your account

    The lab uploads the report and you are notified to download it.

Where we collect samples at home

Lab tests with home sample collection reach 70 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:

Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Leptospira IgM Antibody cost in Hyderabad?

Leptospira IgM Antibody costs ₹1,430 on Aish Health in Hyderabad, down from ₹1,599. There is no separate home collection fee; any GST or busy-hour charge is shown before you pay.

Do I need to fast before Leptospira IgM Antibody?

No, fasting is not needed for this test, so you can book any available slot.

When will I get the Leptospira IgM Antibody report?

The expected report time is 96 hours. The partner lab uploads the report as a PDF to your order and you are notified to download it.

What sample is collected for Leptospira IgM Antibody?

Serum sample is collected at your home by a sample collector.

Can I cancel a lab test booking?

Yes. Cancel before a sample collector accepts or more than 1 hour before the slot for a full refund. Within 1 hour of the slot there is no refund, and once the sample collector is on the way the booking can no longer be cancelled.

Can I book tests for a family member?

Yes. Add them as a family member in your account and choose them as the patient when booking, so the report is filed under their name.

Can I pay cash when the sample is collected?

No. Lab tests booked on the website or app are paid online when you book, by card, UPI or your Aish Health wallet.

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