Sars - Cov - 2 IgM Antibody in Shalimar Garden, Ghaziabad
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Test(s) Included (1)
- SARS-COV-2 IGM
About
SAMPLE TYPE
BLOOD
GENDER
Both
AGE GROUP
7 years & above
This test is used to detect Ig M antibodies. Ig M is usually the first antibody produced by the immune system during an infection. A positive IgM indicates that you may be infected or have been vaccinated recently and that your body has responded to the infection / vaccination. If IgM is detected, it indicates that you may still be infected or have recovered recently from the infection.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How is the blood sample taken?
To take the blood sample, a tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins and it becomes easy to collect the blood. The skin is cleaned before inserting the needle in the vein in order to prevent bacteria from entering. Needle is inserted into the vein of the arm and the blood sample is collected in the vacutainer.
What are the signs and symptoms of Covid 19?
The most common signs and symptoms of Covid 19 are fever, dry cough, and tiredness. The less common symptoms of Covid 19 are sore throat, aches and pains, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, loss of taste or smell, headache, a rash on the skin, or discoloration of fingers or toes. The serious symptoms of Covid 19 include shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, pressure or chest pain, and loss of movement and/or speech.
What are the risk factors for Covid-19?
Anyone can get infected by Covid, but the chances of serious infection are high in people with chronic kidney disease, COPD, weakened immune system, obesity, people with heart related issues, diabetes, old age, etc.
What are the complications of Covid-19?
Many people recover from the infection. However, some people continue to experience a many effects after recovery like damage to major organs. Many studies are undertaken to study the long term effects of Covid-19.