This test requires a blood draw, so please ensure you can refer to a phlebotomist in the clients area before you order this test.

Elispot looks at the T cell response and IGG/IGM looks at B cells/Antibodies. 

Some people don't produce antibodies and have a more active T cell response. 

In an ideal world to assess an infection, a practitioner should look at both sides of the immune system response, in other words, Eli-spot for the T cells/cellular response and IGG/IGM for humoral/B cell/antibody response.

To check for recent antibodies (IGM) or past exposure antibodies (IGG) please run this test, but for the best overview of the immune system, combine it with the relevant Elispot test.

Chlamydia are a family of wide-branched, round-shaped bacteria, which - depending on their sub-groups - can cause various illnesses.  Chlamydia need cells of other organisms to survive and reproduce itself.  Chlamydia bacteria can cause multiple illnesses, from pneumonia to atherosclerosis, and possibly even heart attacks.  2 important sub-groups can be distinguished:

• Chlamydia pneumoniae can cause bronchial infections (bronchitis) and infections of the paranasal sinuses (sinusitis).   This Chlamydia type is widespread.  It can cause lung infections (so called atypical pneumonia), which usually has a mild progression. Chlamydia pneumoniae can be found for example in following illnesses: Rheumatoid arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, Parkinsonism, ALS, ADHS, ADS, Autism and many other diseases/syndromes.
• Chlamydia trachomatis can cause sexually transmitted diseases and eye infections.  This Chlamydia infection counts as one of the most common sexual diseases today.  Depending on the age, up to 10 percent of the population are infected with Chlamydia trachomatis.  Many women are infected with the pathogen without noticing it (asymptomatic infection).  Chlamydia trachomatis can often lead to other infections and even sterility.

 Indication:

• to diagnose an active Chlamydia infection
• to determine the duration of therapy
• to monitor treatment results after a Lyme therapy
  
  Chlamydia infections can be treated with antibodies. 

Practical

Serum/SST

This sample requires a blood draw