{"id":11975,"date":"2023-08-24T02:48:20","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T02:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/introlab.net\/?page_id=11975"},"modified":"2026-01-22T07:37:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T07:37:25","slug":"echinococcus-total-at-iha","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/echinococcus-total-at-iha\/","title":{"rendered":"Echinococcus Total At IHA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Echinococcus Total At IHA test is a specialized parasitological serology analysis used to detect antibodies against the Echinococcus parasite, also known as the dog tapeworm, in a patient\u2019s blood. <em>This test employs the immunohemagglutination (IHA) method<\/em> and is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/\">IntroLab<\/a>, a blood analysis laboratory in Belgrade.<\/p>\n<h2>Why is the Echinococcus total At IHA test done?<\/h2>\n<p>The purpose of this test is to identify whether an infection with the Echinococcus parasite is present or absent, which <strong>can lead to a condition known as echinococcosis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>When should you test for IgG antibodies against the dog tapeworm?<\/h2>\n<p>This test is indicated in the following situations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Suspected echinococcosis based on the patient&#8217;s clinical symptoms<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Detection of cysts in organs during an ultrasound exam<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Increased risk due to living or working in endemic regions<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Contact with dogs or domestic animals that may be carriers of the parasite<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What are the symptoms of the disease for which the IHA test for Echinococcus antibodies is performed?<\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of echinococcosis can vary depending on the affected organ. The most common symptoms include <strong>abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and difficulty breathing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What to expect after the test<\/h2>\n<p>Once your blood sample is taken at the laboratory in Belgrade, it is sent for analysis, with results usually available within a day. If the results are positive, your doctor will advise you on the next steps for further diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n<h2>Interpreting the results<\/h2>\n<p>The results are interpreted based on whether antibodies are present in your blood. A positive result suggests a possible infection, while a negative result indicates the absence of infection. However, it\u2019s important to remember that a <strong>negative result does not entirely rule out the possibility of an infection.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Disease prevention<\/h2>\n<p>Preventing echinococcosis includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Avoiding contact with infected animals<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Washing your hands after handling animals<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Cooking meat thoroughly at the proper temperature<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Subtypes of the Echinococcus total At IHA test<\/h2>\n<p>While Echinococcus Total At IHA is a fundamental test, other subtypes are also available for diagnosing echinococcosis. At our Belgrade lab, patients have access to <a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/echinococcus-igg-at-elisa\/\">Echinococcus IgG At ELISA<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/echinococcus-igg-at-iif\/\">Echinococcus IgG At IIF<\/a> tests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Echinococcus Total At IHA test is a specialized parasitological serology analysis used to detect antibodies against the Echinococcus parasite, also known as the dog tapeworm, in a patient\u2019s blood. This test employs the immunohemagglutination (IHA) method and is available at IntroLab, a blood analysis laboratory in Belgrade. 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