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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Cysticercus Antibody (IgG), detected through Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), is a diagnostic test used to detect the presence of antibodies against the larval stage of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium, in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Here&#39;s an overview of each component:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cysticercus Antibody (IgG)&lt;/strong&gt;: Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies are specific proteins produced by the immune system in response to an infection or antigen. In the case of cysticercosis, these antibodies are produced in response to the larval stage of the pork tapeworm, which can infect humans and cause a condition known as neurocysticercosis when it invades the central nervous system.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)&lt;/strong&gt;: ELISA is a highly sensitive laboratory technique used to detect the presence of specific antibodies (or antigens) in a sample. It involves the immobilization of an antigen (in this case, cysticercus antigens) on a solid surface, such as a microplate, and the subsequent binding of antibodies present in the sample (CSF, in this case) to the immobilized antigen. The assay then employs enzyme-linked secondary antibodies to detect the bound primary antibodies, allowing for the quantification of the target antibodies present in the sample.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)&lt;/strong&gt;: CSF is a clear, colorless fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, serving various functions, including cushioning the brain and spinal cord from injury, supplying nutrients, and removing waste products. In the context of neurocysticercosis, CSF analysis, including the detection of specific antibodies like cysticercus IgG, plays a crucial role in the diagnosis of the disease.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;When a patient is suspected of having neurocysticercosis, CSF analysis, including the detection of cysticercus antibodies using ELISA, can help confirm the diagnosis. Positive results indicate the presence of antibodies against the cysticercus larvae in the CSF, suggesting an active or recent infection. This information is valuable for clinicians in determining appropriate treatment strategies and monitoring the progression of the disease.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;METHOD NAME&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;AVAILABILITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;TBC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;REPORTING NAME&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div id=&quot;ReportingName-value&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Cysticercus Ab (IgG), ELISA, CSF&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OTHER NAMES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Cysticercosis AB, ELISA (CSF)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Cysticercus Antibody, ELISA (CSF)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Taenia solium Antibody CSF&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h3 id=&quot;SpecimenType-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPECIMEN TYPE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;CSF&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;TBC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPECIMEN REQUIRED&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Specimen Type&lt;/strong&gt;: Spinal Fluid&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sources&lt;/strong&gt;: CSF&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Container/Tube&lt;/strong&gt;: Sterile container&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Specimen Volume&lt;/strong&gt;: 1 mL&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Collection Instructions&lt;/strong&gt;:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;Submit 1 mL of spinal fluid (CSF) in a sterile, plastic screw-cap vial. Refrigerate specimen after collection and ship at refrigerate temperature.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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