86771 Shigella antibody
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: Shigella serology, Shigella antibody
Serologic testing to detect antibodies against Shigella species, gram-negative enterobacteria that cause dysentery and acute gastroenteritis. Confirms shigelliosis.
Clinical Context
Used in suspected Shigella infection presenting with acute bloody diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramping. More commonly diagnosed by culture, serology useful in outbreak investigations.
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