What does the Mycoplasma test detect?
Rapid test for Mycoplasma pneumoniae
The Mycoplasma Test is a rapid diagnostic test for the qualitative detection of IgG and IgM antibodies against Mycoplasma pneumoniae in whole blood. The test is easy to perform and provides results within 10 minutes.
What does the test detect?
The test detects antibodies that indicate acurrent or recent infectioncan point out:
- IgM antibodiescan access aearly or active infectionindicate.
- IgG antibodiescan access aprevious or ongoing infectionpoint out.
Since the intensity of the test line can vary depending on the amount of antibody in the sample, even weakly colored lines should be considered a positive result.
What is Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a bacterium that causes respiratory infections and is sometimes referred to as "walking pneumonia" because the symptoms are often milder than those of typical pneumonia. The infection is transmitted through droplets and can affect people of all ages, but is particularly common in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Symptoms of a mycoplasma infection
Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include:
- Persistent dry cough
- Fever and headache
- Muscle pain and fatigue
- Sore throat and hoarseness
- In some cases pneumonia
The test is CE-certified for professional use.
