Сhlamydia IgG

The test relates to the serological diagnosis of genital infections.

The test material is blood, in which antibodies to the pathogen (chlamydia) are detected.

Antibodies are components of the body's immune system that are produced to destroy a particular foreign protein-antigen. In this case, the antigen is Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis).

There are several types of antibodies: IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG and IgM.

However, the immune system cannot cope with chlamydia even with very high concentrations of antibodies. Each of these antibodies has its own function and its own period of occurrence.

IgG is produced 15-20 days after infection and may persist in small amounts for a long time. After re-infection, the antibody titer rises again.

During pregnancy, high concentrations of IgG protect the fetus from infection.

During the artificial termination of pregnancy, the occurrence of inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs (salpingitis) is prevented.

Chlamydia infection can cause not only inflammation of the genitourinary organs but also joints, rectum, lungs, and even eyes.

Methods are also used to diagnose chlamydia infection: PCR, DIF.

Read more about chlamydia infection in the article: 8 REASONS TO GET TESTED FOR CHLAMYDIA INFECTION