This virus is widespread. Just as with infection with the herpes virus or rubella, the penetration of such a pathogen into the body of pregnant women provokes quite serious complications in the formation of the fetus. Carrying out an analysis for antibodies to cytomegalovirus makes it possible to plan for conception, to determine the causes of miscarriages and to diagnose viral hepatitis.
Antibodies to cytomegalovirus IgG
A positive result allows to draw a conclusion about the infection of the organism and the presence of the immunity that it has developed. However, this does not mean that a person is seriously ill. After all, with stable immunity and strong health, the virus does not let you know in any way.
But a serious threat positively affects pregnant women, because they can infect a child who does not have protective bodies, because a weak organism is not yet able to produce them.
To diagnose an ailment in a carrier, samples are taken and the level of antibodies of the IgG class is determined to the cytomegalovirus. The combination of the letters Ig means immunoglobulin, that is, a protein produced by immunity to kill the pathogen.
The presence of antibodies in a person makes it possible to conclude that the causative agent has already penetrated the body, and it remains there for life. It is impossible to destroy him in any way, he
IgG antibody assay for cytomegalovirus
The IgG indicator allows diagnosing many pathologies of viral and bacterial origin. But especially it is important for an accurate definition of hepatitis C. In addition, the survey is necessary when:
- risks of fetal infection;
- deterioration of the state of immunity in tumors, HIV infections ;
- a fever whose etiology is unknown;
- Atypical pneumonia in children.
Venous blood is used as the material for the analysis. They give it on an empty stomach. In the morning it is forbidden to drink tea, coffee and put yourself under stress.